How far is Evansville, IN from Geneva, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Geneva, IN is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.8 mi
05h 09m
Flight
228.04 mi
367 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Evansville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.04 mi
Kilometers
367 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.8 mi
Kilometers
435.81 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 PM EST
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:24 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-11-06T17:06
Arrive Geneva
Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 2:09 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CST
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
135.4 mi
02h 34m
To Geneva
135.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    10.7 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Line Street

    1015 ft · 28 sec · East Line Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Line Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 65%
I 69 North
40.8 mi · 15%
West Walnut Street
18.2 mi · 7%
North Meridian Street
10.7 mi · 4%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 4%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 34m from Evansville
Leave By
6:42 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Evansville and Mostly Cloudy near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Evansville and 135.4 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Evansville and Mostly Cloudy near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 228.04 mi (367 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Geneva

Geneva is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5919900, -84.9571900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Geneva (-84.95719, 40.59199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.17 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
19.12 gal · 72.34 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.32 $41.33 $82.66
Premium $4.85 $46.33 $92.66
Diesel $6.71 $64.17 $128.33

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Geneva, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:06:50, although it is 18:06:50 in Geneva.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.