How far is Columbus, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Columbus, IN to Evansville, IN is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Evansville.
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Start on 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Columbus 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 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.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Evansville?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Columbus and 80.7 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbus and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Elnora
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 Elnora.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 122.37 mi (196.94 km).
#1 Columbus
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.2014400, -85.9213800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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