How far is Evansville, IN from French Lick, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to French Lick, IN is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Spencer 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 French Lick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and French Lick.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
6.9 mi · 8 min · Newton Street
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Turn right onto State Road 56
13.7 mi · 24 min · State Road 56
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Continue on South Forest Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Forest Drive
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Continue on West Hancock Street
2321 ft · 46 sec · West Hancock Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
1563 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Wells Avenue
1559 ft · 31 sec · Wells Avenue
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Turn right onto West College Street
146 m · 21 sec · West College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and French Lick.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near French Lick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to French Lick?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Evansville and 42.9 miles from French Lick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and French Lick, 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 Sunny near French Lick.
Stop Ideas Near Dale
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dale.
Evansville, IN
Madisonville, KY
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and French Lick. Straight-line distance: 64.43 mi (103.69 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Lick
Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -86.6199900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Lick (-86.61999, 38.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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