How far is Evansville, IN from Bedford, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Bedford, IN is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.38 mi
02h 12m
Flight
84.25 mi
135.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.38 mi
Kilometers
166.38 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-15T02:59
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Petersburg
IN

County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States

From Evansville
51.7 mi
01h 06m
To Bedford
51.7 mi
01h 06m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.5 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

    1993 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    29.6 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    137 m · 15 sec · 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto L Street

    14 m · 1 sec · L Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
53 mi · 51%
US 50
10.1 mi · 10%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 4%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
John Street
0.29 mi
South Garvin Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 06m from Evansville
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Evansville and Chance Light Rain near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Evansville and 51.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Bedford, 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 Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

63 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.58 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population13,233
Coordinates38.8611600, -86.4872100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Bedford (-86.48721, 38.86116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 Bedford, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:59:35, although it is 03:59:35 in Bedford.

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.