How far is Evansville, IN from Busseron, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Busseron, IN is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
64.47 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.76 mi
96.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.76 mi
Kilometers
96.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Patoka
IN

Township in Gibson County, Indiana

From Evansville
32.2 mi
00h 41m
To Busseron
32.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 600 North

    2046 ft · 2 min · County Road 600 North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Emison Mill Road

    93 m · 13 sec · North Emison Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Old 41

    984 ft · 48 sec · North Old 41

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 50 West

    49 m · 7 sec · County Road 50 West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
10.3 mi · 16%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
County Road 600 North
0.39 mi · 1%
North Old 41
0.19 mi
North Emison Mill Road
0.06 mi
County Road 50 West
0.03 mi
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 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patoka
00h 41m from Evansville
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Busseron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Patoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Evansville and 32.2 miles from Busseron.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Busseron, 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 Mostly Sunny near Busseron.

Stop Ideas Near Patoka

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

48 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

114 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
RAIL

Effingham

115 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Busseron. Straight-line distance: 59.76 mi (96.17 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Busseron (-87.44919, 38.8356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Busseron, IN. The current time in Evansville is 03:10:53, although it is 04:10:53 in Busseron.

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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.