How far is Evansville, IN from Burlington, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Burlington, IN is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.13 mi
04h 24m
Flight
183.93 mi
296 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.93 mi
Kilometers
296 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.13 mi
Kilometers
354.26 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 10:43 AM EST
Return by in Evansville
Tue, Nov 10, 2:07 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-11-10T05:18
Arrive Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 9:43 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:12 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CST
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Evansville
110.1 mi
02h 12m
To Burlington
110 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    24 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 70%
North Michigan Road
31.4 mi · 14%
I 465 West
18 mi · 8%
South Michigan Road
6.31 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Zionsville Road
2.48 mi · 1%
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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 12m from Evansville
Leave By
8:12 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Evansville and 110 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Burlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 183.93 mi (296 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 Burlington

Town in Indiana, United States

Population604
Coordinates40.4803100, -86.3947200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Burlington (-86.39472, 40.48031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $28.14
Round trip
$56.27
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.62 $28.14 $56.27
Mid-grade $4.22 $32.82 $65.64
Premium $4.76 $36.98 $73.95
Diesel $6.63 $51.55 $103.09

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Burlington, IN. The current time in Evansville is 05:18:50, although it is 06:18:50 in Burlington.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.