How far is Evansville, IN from Lexington, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lexington, IN is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.65 mi
02h 52m
Flight
114.65 mi
184.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.65 mi
Kilometers
184.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.65 mi
Kilometers
237.62 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sulphur Springs
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
73.8 mi
01h 26m
To Lexington
73.9 mi
01h 26m

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
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville

    858 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2370 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8.2 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 63%
I 65 North
14.1 mi · 10%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 8%
East Main Street
8.2 mi · 6%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 26m from Evansville
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Evansville and 73.9 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Lexington, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 114.65 mi (184.51 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Lexington (-85.62524, 38.65228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 Lexington, IN. The current time in Evansville is 09:23:06, although it is 10:23:06 in Lexington.

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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.