How far is Evansville, IN from Charlestown, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Charlestown, IN is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
128.66 mi
02h 28m
Flight
107.57 mi
173.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.66 mi
Kilometers
207.06 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
64.2 mi
01h 14m
To Charlestown
64.4 mi
01h 14m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 403

    11 m · 1 sec · County Road 403

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 403

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 72%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 9%
I 265 East
9.25 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Market Street
1.14 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 14m from Evansville
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 64.2 miles from Evansville and 64.4 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

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 Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Charlestown

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population8,544
Coordinates38.4531200, -85.6702400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Charlestown (-85.67024, 38.45312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 Charlestown, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:11:32, although it is 03:11:32 in Charlestown.

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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.