How far is Evansville, IN from Allen, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Allen, IN is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.51 mi
05h 35m
Flight
255.81 mi
411.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.81 mi
Kilometers
411.69 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.51 mi
Kilometers
478.8 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen
Mon, Nov 9, 7:59 PM EST
Return by in Evansville
Tue, Nov 10, 12:35 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-11-09T13:23
Arrive Allen
Mon, Nov 9, 6:59 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:36 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CST
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
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
148.8 mi
02h 48m
To Allen
148.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2366 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Center Road

    1481 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Huguenard Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Huguenard Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bethel Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Bethel Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bethel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    581 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    752 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 59%
I 69 North
110 mi · 37%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 1%
Huguenard Road
2.63 mi · 1%
Bethel Road
2.2 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi
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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
02h 48m from Evansville
Leave By
5:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Evansville and 148.8 miles from Allen.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 5:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Allen. Straight-line distance: 255.81 mi (411.69 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allen

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population666
Coordinates41.2000500, -85.1958100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Allen (-85.19581, 41.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.74 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.04
21 gal · 79.48 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.62 $38.02 $76.04
Mid-grade $4.22 $44.35 $88.70
Premium $4.76 $49.97 $99.94
Diesel $6.63 $69.66 $139.31

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Allen, IN. The current time in Evansville is 13:23:22, although it is 14:23:22 in Allen.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.