How far is Bristol, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Bristol, IN to Evansville, IN is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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
333.16 mi
05h 33m
Flight
274.79 mi
442.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.79 mi
Kilometers
442.23 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.16 mi
Kilometers
536.17 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-01T21:34
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 2, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Bristol
168.8 mi
02h 46m
To Evansville
164.4 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    6 m · 9 sec · South Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vistula Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Vistula Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shore Manor Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shore Manor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 17

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 17

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1034 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 47%
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 33%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
19.3 mi · 6%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
274.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 46m from Bristol
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Bristol and 164.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.35 one way or $88.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bristol 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 Bristol and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 274.79 mi (442.23 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in Indiana

Population1,697
Coordinates41.7214400, -85.8174900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-85.817482, 41.72144)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.5 L · about $44.35
Round trip
$88.69
23.52 gal · 89 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.35 $88.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.02 $100.03
Premium $4.65 $54.73 $109.46
Diesel $5.30 $62.38 $124.75

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bristol, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Bristol is 21:34:48, although it is 20:34:48 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.