How far is Brownsburg, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Brownsburg, IN to Evansville, IN is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
177.02 mi
02h 52m
Flight
143.34 mi
230.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.34 mi
Kilometers
230.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.02 mi
Kilometers
284.89 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsburg
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsburg
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Brownsburg
88.8 mi
01h 26m
To Evansville
88.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Crawfordsville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Crawfordsville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsburg 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 86%
I 465 South
9.81 mi · 6%
Crawfordsville Road
5.11 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Main Street
2.05 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 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 26m from Brownsburg
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsburg and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Brownsburg and 88.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsburg and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsburg and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 143.34 mi (230.68 km).

Brownsburg

#1 Brownsburg

Town in Indiana, United States

Population27,597
Coordinates39.8433800, -86.3977700
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.397816, 39.843285)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brownsburg, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Brownsburg is 19:37:15, although it is 18:37:15 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.