Take a Road Trip

Posted on January 29, 2024

Some road trippers will spend days driving to their destination, with more hours spent behind the wheel than enjoying the sites. But if you’re looking for a road trip that’s not too long—and offers tons of fun when you arrive—then it’s time to set your GPS toward the Santa Claus, Indiana, area!

How Far Away is Santa Claus, Indiana? 

One of the best things about the Santa Claus, Indiana, area is that it’s small, quiet, and rural… but it’s conveniently located close to several larger metropolitan areas. And if you happen to live in one of those metropolitan areas, that means Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa’s Candy Castle, Lincoln State Park, Holiday Drive-In, and other amazing attractions are just a reasonable road trip away!

So how long is the drive to Santa Claus, Indiana, from where you are?

Evansville – 1 hour 
Louisville – 1 ¼ hour 
Nashville – 2 ½ hours 
Cincinnati – 2 ¾ hours 
Indianapolis – 3 hours 
St. Louis – 3 hours 
Chicago – 5 ½ hours

Need a Map? 

Once you’ve arrived, it’s easy to get around to all the sites and attractions. But if you need a little help, there’s a map for that! Download the area map before your visit.