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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.41 mi
03h 25m
Flight
129.75 mi
208.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.41 mi
Kilometers
253.32 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-15T01:27
Arrive Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
10:10 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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Evansville
78.7 mi
01h 42m
To Bainbridge
78.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    48.6 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 59

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59

  12. 12

    Continue on South Forest Avenue

    18.1 mi · 28 min · South Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 36

    13.7 mi · 20 min · US Highway 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    94 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
48.6 mi · 31%
South Forest Avenue
18.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 36
13.7 mi · 9%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 4%
State Route 59
3.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 42m from Evansville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 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 Bainbridge

Town in Indiana

Population743
Coordinates39.7611600, -86.8119500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Bainbridge (-86.81195, 39.76116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Bainbridge, IN. The current time in Evansville is 01:27:09, although it is 02:27:09 in Bainbridge.

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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.