How far is Davis, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Davis, IN to Evansville, IN is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.52 mi
05h 13m
Flight
261.29 mi
420.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.29 mi
Kilometers
420.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.52 mi
Kilometers
485.25 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davis
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davis
9:00 PM CDT
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
Perrysville
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Davis
150.6 mi
02h 36m
To Evansville
150.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    613 ft · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1037 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2578 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
205 mi · 68%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 13%
I 94 West
27.4 mi · 9%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
I 65
0.63 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perrysville
02h 36m from Davis
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davis and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Perrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Davis and 150.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davis and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Perrysville

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

19 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

45 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davis and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 261.29 mi (420.5 km).

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#1 Davis

Township in Starke County, Indiana

Population1,007
Coordinates41.7147600, -86.8261400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 212 (-86.825991, 41.714759)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.28 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
21.28 gal · 80.56 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.25 $90.50
Premium $4.65 $49.52 $99.04
Diesel $5.30 $56.43 $112.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davis and Evansville. The current time is 23:45:39.

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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.