How far is Evansville, IN from Albany, KY?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Albany, KY is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville
2027 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burkesville Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road
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Continue on Summer Shade Road
11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road
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Continue on Glasgow Road
14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Albany Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road
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Continue on Burkesville Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Burkesville Road
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 165 South
Continue straight
62.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Evansville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Evansville and 99.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Evansville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.29 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 36.6909000, -85.1346800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $46.18 | $92.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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