How far is Albany, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Albany, IN to Evansville, IN is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.26 mi
04h 08m
Flight
202.98 mi
326.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.98 mi
Kilometers
326.67 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.26 mi
Kilometers
394.71 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 6, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T19:03
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 5, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Albany
121.9 mi
02h 04m
To Evansville
123.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Delaware Street

    128 m · 21 sec · North Delaware Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Street

    7.2 mi · 8 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 63%
East McGalliard Road
50.4 mi · 21%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
West State Street
9.63 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
203 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 04m from Albany
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Albany and 123.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellettsville, 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 Ellettsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 202.98 mi (326.67 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

Town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U.

Population2,136
Coordinates40.3008800, -85.2419100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Delaware Street (-85.242058, 40.300879)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.76 L · about $32.62
Round trip
$65.24
17.3 gal · 65.52 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.62 $65.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.79 $73.58
Premium $4.65 $40.26 $80.51
Diesel $5.30 $45.88 $91.76

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Albany, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Albany is 19:03:21, although it is 18:03:21 in Evansville.

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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.