How far is Evansville, IN from Ashland, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ashland, IN is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
219.24 mi
04h 09m
Flight
181.14 mi
291.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.14 mi
Kilometers
291.51 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.24 mi
Kilometers
352.83 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-17T22:57
Arrive Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
8:40 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Evansville
109.6 mi
02h 04m
To Ashland
109.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.8 mi · 36 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Messick Road

    1 km · 2 min · Messick Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Messick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
168 mi · 77%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.8 mi · 15%
Broad Street
4.26 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.82 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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 04m from Evansville
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Evansville and 109.7 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 181.14 mi (291.51 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 Ashland

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,754
Coordinates39.9261600, -85.3044100
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Ashland (-85.30441, 39.92616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.28 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.56 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Ashland, IN. The current time in Evansville is 22:57:37, although it is 23:57:37 in Ashland.

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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.