How far is Albany, KY from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Albany, KY to Evansville, IN is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.55 mi
03h 55m
Flight
159.87 mi
257.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.87 mi
Kilometers
257.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.55 mi
Kilometers
324.37 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:09 AM CST
Return by in Albany
Thu, Nov 12, 11:05 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-11-12T03:14
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:09 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:10 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM CST
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
Bowling Green
KY

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

From Albany
100.7 mi
01h 57m
To Evansville
100.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 16 mph NW

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 East Cumberland Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1253 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cross Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glasgow Road

    14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Summer Shade Road

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Morgantown Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson

    2374 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    9.7 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    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

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Road
63.5 mi · 32%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 12%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 9%
Glasgow Road
14 mi · 7%
Cumberland Parkway
13.6 mi · 7%
US 41 North
12.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 57m from Albany
Leave By
9:10 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Albany and 100.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

97 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

98 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

102 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.29 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates36.6909000, -85.1346800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)
End: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.32 $30.72 $61.43
Premium $4.75 $33.80 $67.60
Diesel $6.02 $42.82 $85.65

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 Kentucky · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Evansville. The current time is 03:14:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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