How far is Cleveland, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
201.37 mi
03h 24m
Flight
162.17 mi
260.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.17 mi
Kilometers
260.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.37 mi
Kilometers
324.08 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, May 25, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-24T23:41
Arrive Evansville
Mon, May 25, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:24 AM to 10:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Cleveland
97 mi
01h 42m
To Evansville
104.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    154 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    20.8 mi · 33 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South, US 40 West

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 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 Cleveland 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 76%
East Main Street
20.8 mi · 10%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 6%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 42m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Cleveland and 104.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 162.17 mi (260.99 km).

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#1 Cleveland

City in Indiana, USA

Population3,376
Coordinates39.7903200, -85.6447000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: US 40 East (-85.644701, 39.790332)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.9 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.8 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Cleveland is 23:41:30, although it is 22:41:30 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.