How far is Blue River, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Evansville, IN is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
130.67 mi
02h 20m
Flight
95.73 mi
154.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.67 mi
Kilometers
210.3 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 PM CDT
Return by in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue River
2026-04-19T13:01
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue River
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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Blue River
64.7 mi
01h 10m
To Evansville
65.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Blue River and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Blue River Road

    2115 ft · 2 min · East Blue River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · East Blue River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · East Blue River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · East Blue River Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Grade Street

    57 m · 9 sec · South Grade Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Grove Street

    614 ft · 31 sec · South Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    2834 ft · 1 min · State Road 60

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    865 ft · 17 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 335

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 335

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto US Highway 150

    6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 150

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greene Street Northeast

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Greene Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2452 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue River and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greene Street Northeast
88.4 mi · 68%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 8%
US Highway 150
6.17 mi · 5%
State Road 335
6.13 mi · 5%
East Blue River Road
5.51 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Greene Street Northeast

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 21m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 10m from Blue River
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River 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 Blue River to Evansville?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Blue River and 65.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.06 km).

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#1 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Blue River Road (-85.939443, 38.530072)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blue River, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Blue River is 13:01:23, although it is 12:01:23 in Evansville.

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.