How far is Evansville, IN from Ellettsville, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Ellettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Ellettsville.
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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
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive
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Turn left onto West Temperance Street
154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Ellettsville.
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
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ellettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Ellettsville?
The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Evansville and 62 miles from Ellettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Ellettsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ellettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 100.48 mi (161.7 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellettsville
City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,706 |
| Coordinates | 39.2339300, -86.6250000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellettsville (-86.625, 39.23393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
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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