How far is Akron, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Akron, IN to Evansville, IN is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.8 mi
04h 33m
Flight
226.79 mi
364.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.79 mi
Kilometers
364.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.8 mi
Kilometers
427.77 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Akron
136.5 mi
02h 16m
To Evansville
129.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mishawaka Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Mishawaka Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North 300 East

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North 300 East

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto East 1200 North

    2362 ft · 37 sec · East 1200 North

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 1000 North

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1000 North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 57%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
East 1000 North
6.88 mi · 3%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
North 300 East
3.9 mi · 1%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
226.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 16m from Akron
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Evansville?

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Akron and 129.3 miles from Evansville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Akron and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martinsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 226.79 mi (364.99 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

Town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States

Population1,103
Coordinates41.0383800, -86.0280500
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.028053, 41.038341)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.5 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
18.76 gal · 71 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.89 $79.79
Premium $4.65 $43.65 $87.31
Diesel $5.30 $49.75 $99.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Akron, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Akron is 21:21:53, although it is 20:21:53 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.