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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.98 mi
03h 11m
Flight
147.38 mi
237.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.98 mi
Kilometers
278.38 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawfordsville
2026-05-30T15:16
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 30, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawfordsville
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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Crawfordsville
85.1 mi
01h 35m
To Evansville
87.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 23 sec · Eastwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 26 sec · North Englewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West South Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1853 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawfordsville 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40 East
103 mi · 60%
West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.4 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
1.24 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 35m from Crawfordsville
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 km).

Crawfordsville

#1 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-86.874449, 40.040909)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crawfordsville, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Crawfordsville is 15:16:00, although it is 14:16:00 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.