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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.54 mi
02h 47m
Flight
129.75 mi
208.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.54 mi
Kilometers
248.71 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-15T00:48
Arrive Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Bainbridge
79.1 mi
01h 23m
To Evansville
75.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    94 m · 19 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indiana 59

    18.1 mi · 28 min · Indiana 59

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 59

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 59

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  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 Bainbridge 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40 East
103 mi · 67%
Indiana 59
18.1 mi · 12%
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.4 mi · 7%
State Route 59
3.92 mi · 3%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 23m from Bainbridge
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 km).

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#1 Bainbridge

Town in Indiana

Population743
Coordinates39.7611600, -86.8119500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-86.811864, 39.761158)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bainbridge, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Bainbridge is 00:48:03, although it is 23:48:03 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.