How far is Evansville, IN from Delphi, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Delphi, IN is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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 04h 34m.
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 Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Delphi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Delphi.
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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
152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi
1817 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1193 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on West Main Street
1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Delphi.
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
153 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Delphi?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Evansville and 120.6 miles from Delphi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Delphi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.
Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville
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 Ellettsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 186.57 mi (300.25 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delphi
City in Indiana
| Population | 2,909 |
| Coordinates | 40.5875400, -86.6750100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.19 | $72.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.61 | $79.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.14 | $90.27 |
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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