How far is Evansville, IN from Howard, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Howard, IN is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Howard.
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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
57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
33.7 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto County Road 480 North
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 480 North
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Turn right
100 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Monroe Street
608 ft · 31 sec · North Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Street
93 m · 13 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on County Road 1200N
1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 1200N
46 m · 7 sec · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 790W
2548 ft · 2 min · County Road 790W
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Turn left onto County Road 249
626 ft · 27 sec · County Road 249
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Continue on County Road 780W
1296 ft · 57 sec · County Road 780W
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Continue on County Road 1125N
1345 ft · 1 min · County Road 1125N
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Turn right onto Melon Road
1 mi · 4 min · Melon Road
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Continue on County Road 249
527 ft · 25 sec · County Road 249
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Turn right
876 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1025N
128 m · 18 sec · County Road 1025N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1025N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Howard.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
57.7 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Evansville and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Howard?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 75.6 miles from Evansville and 75.4 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Howard, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Evansville and Patchy Fog near Howard.
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 Howard. Straight-line distance: 134.48 mi (216.43 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-87.37557, 39.91615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.68 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $22.87 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
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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