How far is Evansville, IN from Geneva, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Geneva, IN is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
178.27 mi
03h 36m
Flight
139.24 mi
224.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.24 mi
Kilometers
224.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.27 mi
Kilometers
286.89 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T11:42
Arrive Geneva
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
9:46 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
89.1 mi
01h 48m
To Geneva
89.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW

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

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Edinburgh, Flat Rock

    1802 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old State Road 252

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Old State Road 252

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vandalia Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Vandalia Road

    568 ft · 20 sec · Vandalia Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Geneva Road

    79 m · 11 sec · Geneva Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
109 mi · 61%
East 3rd Street
33.8 mi · 19%
I 65 North
11.5 mi · 6%
Old State Road 252
9.47 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Vandalia Road
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 48m from Evansville
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 89.1 miles from Evansville and 89.2 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Geneva.

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 Geneva. Straight-line distance: 139.24 mi (224.08 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Geneva

Town in Indiana, United States

Population7,433
Coordinates39.3917200, -85.7199800
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Geneva (-85.71998, 39.39172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 19, 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 11:42:27, although it is 12:42:27 in Geneva.

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.