How far is Evansville, IN from Bass Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Bass Lake, IN is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
273.84 mi
05h 43m
Flight
229.04 mi
368.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.04 mi
Kilometers
368.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.84 mi
Kilometers
440.7 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:32 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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
137 mi
02h 51m
To Bass Lake
136.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Bass Lake.

  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

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street

    118 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West 86th Street

    2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Zionsville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Michigan Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 49 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 500 E

    1625 ft · 40 sec · South 500 E

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakeside Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 56%
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 18%
Logansport Bypass Road
36.5 mi · 13%
I 465 West
18 mi · 7%
South Michigan Road
6.31 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 51m from Evansville
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Bass Lake?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Evansville and 136.8 miles from Bass Lake.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Bass Lake. Straight-line distance: 229.04 mi (368.61 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bass Lake

#2 Bass Lake

Census designated place

Population1,195
Coordinates41.2072600, -86.6019600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Bass Lake (-86.60196, 41.20726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.65 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.30 $51.24 $102.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Bass Lake. The current time is 05:23:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.