How far is Dale, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Dale, IN to Evansville, IN is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.3 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.51 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 8:29 PM CDT
Return by in Dale
Sat, May 30, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dale
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 30, 8:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lynnville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Dale
24.4 mi
00h 25m
To Evansville
21.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Dale and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    15 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Medcalf Street

    1750 ft · 35 sec · West Medcalf Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 300 East

    1255 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2655 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dale and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 300 East
27.4 mi · 59%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 23%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 8%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 5%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Lynch Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 300 East

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnville
00h 25m from Dale
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Dale 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 Dale to Evansville?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Dale and 21.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dale and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

34 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

92 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.03 km).

Dale

#1 Dale

Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates38.1689400, -86.9900000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-86.990014, 38.16894)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dale and Evansville. The current time is 19:39:14.

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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.