How far is Eugene, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Eugene, IN to Evansville, IN is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.53 mi
02h 44m
Flight
137.68 mi
221.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.68 mi
Kilometers
221.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.53 mi
Kilometers
239.04 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 2, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Eugene
Sat, May 2, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-05-02T11:54
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 2, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
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
Carlisle
IN

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

From Eugene
73.6 mi
01h 22m
To Evansville
74.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on North Elm Tree Road

    2812 ft · 1 min · North Elm Tree Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Ferry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 480 North

    855 ft · 19 sec · County Road 480 North

  5. 5

    Turn right

    33.6 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 480 North
111 mi · 75%
West Ferry Street
0.86 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
North Elm Tree Road
0.53 mi
North Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 480 North

Continue straight

57.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 22m from Eugene
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Eugene and 74.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

101 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

112 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 137.68 mi (221.58 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

Population1,916
Coordinates39.9664300, -87.4727900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.47264, 39.966421)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eugene, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Eugene is 11:54:45, although it is 10:54:45 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.