How far is Evansville, IN from Hamilton, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Hamilton, IN is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
218.91 mi
04h 15m
Flight
171.28 mi
275.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.28 mi
Kilometers
275.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.91 mi
Kilometers
352.3 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
8:30 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Evansville
109.5 mi
02h 07m
To Hamilton
109.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

    1675 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto IN-47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47

  22. 22

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Kyger Street

    2605 ft · 44 sec · West Kyger Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Rossville Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Rossville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West County Road 400 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West County Road 400 North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North County Road 600 West

    16 m · 2 sec · North County Road 600 West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 600 West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 70%
I 65 North
19 mi · 9%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 7%
Rossville Avenue
4.61 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
US 52 West
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 07m from Evansville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Evansville and 109.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 171.28 mi (275.65 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Hamilton

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,595
Coordinates40.3447600, -86.6180600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Hamilton (-86.61806, 40.34476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.24 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.48 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Hamilton, IN. The current time in Evansville is 04:39:08, although it is 05:39:08 in Hamilton.

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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.