How far is Edinburgh, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Edinburgh, IN to Evansville, IN is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.07 mi
02h 54m
Flight
128.2 mi
206.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.2 mi
Kilometers
206.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.07 mi
Kilometers
267.27 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Edinburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburgh
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edinburgh
9:30 PM EDT
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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Edinburgh
82.8 mi
01h 27m
To Evansville
83.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
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 Edinburgh and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    134 m · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Cross Street

    127 m · 8 sec · East Center Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelby Avenue

    1266 ft · 29 sec · Shelby Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    699 ft · 14 sec · North Grant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelby Avenue

    552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelbyville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    154 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburgh 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
104 mi · 63%
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi · 11%
Jonathan Moore Pike
15.9 mi · 10%
Shelbyville Road
12.5 mi · 8%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 27m from Edinburgh
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edinburgh and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Edinburgh and 83.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edinburgh and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburgh and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburgh and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 128.2 mi (206.31 km).

Edinburgh

#1 Edinburgh

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,615
Coordinates39.3542200, -85.9666600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-85.966572, 39.354221)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.10 $44.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.85
Premium $4.65 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $5.30 $31.08 $62.16

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edinburgh, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Edinburgh is 00:47:47, although it is 23:47:47 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.