How far is Evansville, IN from Jamestown, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Jamestown.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
127.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
2253 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 39
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on SR 39
6.4 mi · 12 min · SR 39
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto South State Road 39
2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39
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Turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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Continue on South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Urban Street
2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street
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Continue on County Road 100 W
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W
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Continue on North State Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Darlington Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Darlington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Darlington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Jamestown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 17m
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 Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 88.8 miles from Evansville and 88.7 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Jamestown, 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 Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
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 Crane.
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Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 143.77 mi (231.37 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267100, -86.6288900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-86.62889, 39.92671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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