How far is Evansville, IN from Cannelton, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Cannelton, IN is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Cannelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Cannelton.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
9.7 mi · 13 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Take the exit left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto County Road 100
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 100
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
1 km · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Indiana State Road 237
1203 ft · 42 sec · Indiana State Road 237
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Turn left onto State Road 66
2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66
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Turn left onto Washington Street
889 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Cannelton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Lloyd Expressway
Continue straight
20.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Cannelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Cannelton?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Evansville and 27.2 miles from Cannelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Cannelton.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Cannelton. Straight-line distance: 44.43 mi (71.5 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cannelton
City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 37.9114400, -86.7444300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cannelton (-86.74443, 37.91144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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