How far is Bass Lake, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Bass Lake, IN to Evansville, IN is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.01 mi
04h 51m
Flight
229.04 mi
368.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.04 mi
Kilometers
368.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.01 mi
Kilometers
437.75 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bass Lake
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bass Lake
9:00 PM CDT
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Bass Lake
137.8 mi
02h 25m
To Evansville
134.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bass Lake and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lakeside Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South 500 E

    1625 ft · 44 sec · South 500 E

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  5. 5

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bass Lake 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 56%
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 16%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 4%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 25m from Bass Lake
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bass Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bass Lake to Evansville?

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Bass Lake and 134.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bass Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bass Lake and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 229.04 mi (368.61 km).

Bass Lake

#1 Bass Lake

Census designated place

Population1,195
Coordinates41.2072600, -86.6019600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.602011, 41.207276)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.33 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
19.2 gal · 72.66 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.83 $81.66
Premium $4.65 $44.68 $89.36
Diesel $5.30 $50.92 $101.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bass Lake and Evansville. The current time is 04:01:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.