How far is Evansville, IN from Danville, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Danville, IN is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Danville.
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
127.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
2253 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on SR 39
6.4 mi · 12 min · SR 39
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto South State Road 39
2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39
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Turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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Continue on South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Danville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Danville?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Evansville and 81.5 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Danville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
Evansville, IN
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 135.25 mi (217.66 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,241 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606000, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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