How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Evansville, IN is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Crawfordsville and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville and Evansville.
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Start on Eastwood Drive
121 m · 23 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
127 m · 26 sec · North Englewood Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3221 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
127 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard
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Turn left
1853 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
27.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp right
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
52 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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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 Crawfordsville 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.
US 40 East
Keep slight right
52 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Crawfordsville and Partly Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crawfordsville to Evansville?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Crawfordsville and 87.9 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crawfordsville and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crawfordsville and Partly Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 km).
#1 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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