How far is Charlestown, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Charlestown, IN to Evansville, IN is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Evansville.
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Start on County Road 403
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 403
32 m · 2 sec · County Road 403
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Indiana Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on County Road 311
1496 ft · 27 sec · County Road 311
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Take the ramp slight right
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
123 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Evansville?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 63.9 miles from Charlestown and 62.9 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Charlestown 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 Charlestown and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Uniontown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).
#1 Charlestown
City in Clark County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 38.4531200, -85.6702400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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