How far is Busseron, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Busseron, IN to Evansville, IN is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
64.85 mi
01h 13m
Flight
59.76 mi
96.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.76 mi
Kilometers
96.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.85 mi
Kilometers
104.36 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Busseron
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:13 AM to 10:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Busseron
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
Patoka
IN

Township in Gibson County, Indiana

From Busseron
32.4 mi
00h 36m
To Evansville
32.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 50 West

    49 m · 9 sec · County Road 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Old 41

    984 ft · 43 sec · North Old 41

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on North Emison Mill Road

    93 m · 19 sec · North Emison Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 600 North

    1957 ft · 1 min · County Road 600 North

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 600 North
53.5 mi · 83%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Old 41
0.19 mi
North Emison Mill Road
0.06 mi
County Road 50 West
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 600 North

Keep slight right

52 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patoka
00h 36m from Busseron
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Busseron and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Patoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Busseron and 32.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Patoka

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

48 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

114 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
RAIL

Effingham

115 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Busseron and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 59.76 mi (96.17 km).

Busseron

#1 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 50 West (-87.449177, 38.835629)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Busseron, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Busseron is 03:55:15, although it is 02:55:15 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.