How far is Bainbridge, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Bainbridge, IN to Evansville, IN is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge and Evansville.
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Start on South Washington Street
94 m · 19 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 24 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Indiana 59
18.1 mi · 28 min · Indiana 59
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Continue on State Route 59
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
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Take the ramp right
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
52 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40 East
Keep slight right
52 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bainbridge and Chance 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 Bainbridge to Evansville?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Bainbridge and 75.4 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bainbridge and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bainbridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 km).
#1 Bainbridge
Town in Indiana
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 39.7611600, -86.8119500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.36 | $50.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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