How far is Austin, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Austin, IN to Evansville, IN is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.08 mi
02h 23m
Flight
109.07 mi
175.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.07 mi
Kilometers
175.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.08 mi
Kilometers
236.71 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-18T05:01
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sulphur Springs
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Austin
73.9 mi
01h 11m
To Evansville
73.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 63%
I 65 South
27.6 mi · 19%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 7%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 11m from Austin
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Austin and 73.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 109.07 mi (175.53 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Booe Road (-85.808009, 38.757679)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Austin, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Austin is 05:01:07, although it is 04:01:07 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.