How far is Evansville, IN from Blue River, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Blue River, IN is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
135.04 mi
02h 52m
Flight
95.73 mi
154.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.04 mi
Kilometers
217.32 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 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 Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Evansville
67.4 mi
01h 26m
To Blue River
67.6 mi
01h 26m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Blue River.

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 60

    7.1 mi · 13 min · State Road 60

  20. 20

    Continue on East Water Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Daisy Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Daisy Hill Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Hill Road

    1274 ft · 35 sec · Daisy Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    1553 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on South Bowers Knob Road

    2770 ft · 2 min · South Bowers Knob Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bowers Knob Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · South Bowers Knob Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    2115 ft · 2 min · East Blue River Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 68%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 9%
State Road 60
7.14 mi · 5%
Grant Line Road
4.91 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
Daisy Hill Road
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 26m from Evansville
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Blue River?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Evansville and 67.6 miles from Blue River.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Blue River, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.06 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 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 Blue River, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:59:34, although it is 03:59:34 in Blue River.

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.