How far is Evansville, IN from Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Albany, IN is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
242.18 mi
04h 36m
Flight
202.98 mi
326.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.98 mi
Kilometers
326.67 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.18 mi
Kilometers
389.75 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, May 6, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-05T17:57
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
121 mi
02h 18m
To Albany
121.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on West State Street

    2204 ft · 50 sec · West State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Delaware Street

    128 m · 18 sec · North Delaware Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Delaware Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 72%
I 69 North
40.8 mi · 17%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 4%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
203 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 18m from Evansville
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Evansville and 121.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 202.98 mi (326.67 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

Town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U.

Population2,136
Coordinates40.3008800, -85.2419100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Albany (-85.24191, 40.30088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.35 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
17.1 gal · 64.7 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.36 $72.73
Premium $4.65 $39.79 $79.58
Diesel $5.30 $45.35 $90.70

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Albany, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:57:36, although it is 18:57:36 in Albany.

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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.