How far is Bolivar, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Bolivar, IN to Evansville, IN is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.44 mi
04h 34m
Flight
227.06 mi
365.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.06 mi
Kilometers
365.41 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.44 mi
Kilometers
436.84 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Sun, May 31, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-05-31T12:00
Arrive Evansville
Sun, May 31, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
9:00 PM EDT
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
Paragon
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bolivar
131.2 mi
02h 17m
To Evansville
140.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 950 North

    1760 ft · 1 min · East 950 North

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Wabash Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Wabash Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  7. 7

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 56%
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 11%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 5%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 2%
South 800 West
5.59 mi · 2%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 17m from Bolivar
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Bolivar and 140.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolivar and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 227.06 mi (365.41 km).

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#1 Bolivar

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,216
Coordinates40.9642100, -85.7874900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 950 North (-85.787487, 40.964145)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.26 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.25
19.16 gal · 72.52 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.13 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.74 $81.49
Premium $4.65 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.30 $50.81 $101.62

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bolivar, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Bolivar is 12:00:33, although it is 11:00:33 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.