How far is Evansville, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.27 mi
03h 43m
Flight
147.38 mi
237.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.27 mi
Kilometers
272.41 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T15:18
Arrive Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 7:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Evansville
84.7 mi
01h 51m
To Crawfordsville
84.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.6 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 59

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59

  12. 12

    Continue on South Forest Avenue

    24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 14 sec · North Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · North Englewood Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
48.6 mi · 29%
South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 6%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 3%
State Route 59
3.79 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
1.24 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 51m from Evansville
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Evansville and 84.6 miles from Crawfordsville.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Crawfordsville, IN. The current time in Evansville is 15:18:35, although it is 16:18:35 in Crawfordsville.

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.