How far is Evansville, IN from Fairfield, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Fairfield, IN is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
230.96 mi
05h 00m
Flight
174.39 mi
280.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.96 mi
Kilometers
371.69 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 2:01 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
6:58 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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Evansville
115.4 mi
02h 30m
To Fairfield
115.6 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1836 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road 44

    18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · East Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1994 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101

  35. 35

    Turn right

    2 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Old State Road 101

    2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
131 mi · 57%
East Broadway Street
19.2 mi · 8%
State Road 44
18.5 mi · 8%
State Street
16.4 mi · 7%
East King Street
13.3 mi · 6%
East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 30m from Evansville
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Evansville and 115.6 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.65 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Fairfield (-84.99552, 39.51866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.85 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.7 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Fairfield, IN. The current time in Evansville is 08:17:05, although it is 09:17:05 in Fairfield.

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.