How far is Evansville, IN from Fayette, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Fayette, IN is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
183.65 mi
03h 29m
Flight
148.82 mi
239.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.82 mi
Kilometers
239.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.65 mi
Kilometers
295.56 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
10:00 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
91.8 mi
01h 44m
To Fayette
91.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 North: Brownsburg

    1055 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    1818 ft · 51 sec · North Green Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 750 South

    45 m · 4 sec · 750 South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 750 South

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 84%
I 465 West
18.6 mi · 10%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
North Green Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 44m from Evansville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Evansville and 91.8 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 148.82 mi (239.5 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Fayette (-86.39722, 39.93115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.53 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.87
12.96 gal · 49.06 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.44 $48.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.56 $55.12
Premium $4.65 $30.16 $60.32
Diesel $5.30 $34.37 $68.74

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Fayette, IN. The current time in Evansville is 21:43:55, although it is 22:43:55 in Fayette.

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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.