How far is Evansville, IN from Greencastle, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Greencastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Greencastle.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
1757 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
1505 ft · 29 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Street
50 m · 7 sec · North Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Greencastle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
52.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Greencastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Greencastle?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Evansville and 73.5 miles from Greencastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Greencastle, 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 Greencastle.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 121.22 mi (195.08 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greencastle
City in Indiana
| Population | 10,338 |
| Coordinates | 39.6444900, -86.8647300 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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