How far is Evansville, IN from Bainbridge, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Bainbridge, IN is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Bainbridge.
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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 left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 59
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
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Continue on South Forest Avenue
18.1 mi · 28 min · South Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 36
13.7 mi · 20 min · US Highway 36
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Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
94 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Bainbridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
52.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Evansville and Chance Light Rain near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Evansville and 78.7 miles from Bainbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Bainbridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Evansville and Chance Light Rain near Bainbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge
Town in Indiana
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 39.7611600, -86.8119500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge (-86.81195, 39.76116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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