How far is Evansville, IN from Frankton, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Frankton, IN is about 213.1 miles (343 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
213.1 mi
04h 05m
Flight
182.21 mi
293.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.21 mi
Kilometers
293.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.1 mi
Kilometers
342.95 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T06:07
Arrive Frankton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
8:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Evansville
106.6 mi
02h 02m
To Frankton
106.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 800 North

    4 mi · 7 min · 800 North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Plum Street

    1115 ft · 27 sec · West Plum Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Sigler Street

    833 ft · 16 sec · West Sigler Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sigler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 82%
IN-37
23 mi · 11%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
800 North
4.03 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 02m from Evansville
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Frankton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (343 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Evansville and 106.6 miles from Frankton.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Frankton, 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 Mostly Sunny near Frankton.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Frankton. Straight-line distance: 182.21 mi (293.24 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Frankton

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates40.2228200, -85.7788700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Frankton (-85.77887, 40.22282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.98 $63.97
Premium $4.65 $35.00 $70.00
Diesel $5.30 $39.89 $79.77

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 Frankton, IN. The current time in Evansville is 06:07:59, although it is 07:07:59 in Frankton.

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.