How far is Evansville, IN from Galveston, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Galveston, IN is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
235.53 mi
04h 33m
Flight
194.18 mi
312.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.53 mi
Kilometers
379.05 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galveston
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T23:41
Arrive Galveston
Sun, May 31, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
7:52 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
117.8 mi
02h 16m
To Galveston
117.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    38.1 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    37 m · 3 sec · West Jackson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 74%
North Meridian Street
38.1 mi · 16%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 16m from Evansville
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Galveston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 117.8 miles from Evansville and 117.7 miles from Galveston.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Galveston.

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 Galveston. Straight-line distance: 194.18 mi (312.51 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Galveston

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates40.5789300, -86.1902700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Galveston (-86.19027, 40.57893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $31.34
Round trip
$62.67
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.34 $62.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.34 $70.68
Premium $4.65 $38.67 $77.35
Diesel $5.30 $44.08 $88.15

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Galveston, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:41:14, although it is 00:41:14 in Galveston.

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.