How far is Anderson, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Anderson, IN to Evansville, IN is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (287 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
212.15 mi
03h 36m
Flight
178.32 mi
286.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.32 mi
Kilometers
286.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.15 mi
Kilometers
341.42 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:37 AM to 10:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Anderson
105.5 mi
01h 48m
To Evansville
106.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
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 Anderson and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    32 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street

    1306 ft · 45 sec · Brown-Delaware Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brown Street

    935 ft · 29 sec · Brown Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pendleton Avenue

    2716 ft · 55 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1798 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

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

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 73%
Pendleton Avenue
22.5 mi · 11%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 10%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.31 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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 48m from Anderson
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Anderson and 106.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (287 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 178.32 mi (286.98 km).

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#1 Anderson

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates40.1053200, -85.6802500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-85.680533, 40.105321)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.34 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.68 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

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 Anderson, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Anderson is 23:33:32, although it is 22:33:32 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.