How far is Evansville, IN from Dale, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Dale, IN is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
47.99 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T20:53
Arrive Dale
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Elberfeld
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
24 mi
00h 28m
To Dale
24 mi
00h 28m

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
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    3025 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

    1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  18. 18

    Continue on West Medcalf Street

    1750 ft · 37 sec · West Medcalf Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
26.9 mi · 56%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 25%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 9%
US 231 South
2.16 mi · 5%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 3%
West Medcalf Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elberfeld
00h 28m from Evansville
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Partly Cloudy near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Elberfeld is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Evansville and 24 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Partly Cloudy near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Elberfeld

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

23 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Dale. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.03 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Dale

Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates38.1689400, -86.9900000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Dale (-86.99, 38.16894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Dale. The current time is 20:53:09.

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.