How far is Evansville, IN from Lovett, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lovett, IN is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
164.96 mi
03h 16m
Flight
122.53 mi
197.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.2 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.96 mi
Kilometers
265.47 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovett
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Lovett
Tue, May 12, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
10:28 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
Leavenworth
IN

Human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
82.4 mi
01h 38m
To Lovett
82.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

    1078 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West McClain Avenue

    10.9 mi · 17 min · West McClain Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West County Road 500 South

    3254 ft · 2 min · West County Road 500 South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road 500 South

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 56%
I 65 North
24.2 mi · 15%
West McClain Avenue
22.8 mi · 14%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 7%
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 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
01h 38m from Evansville
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Lovett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Evansville and 82.6 miles from Lovett.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Lovett, 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 Lovett.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

51 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

110 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lovett. Straight-line distance: 122.53 mi (197.2 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Lovett

Township in Jennings County, Indiana

Population1,121
Coordinates38.9114400, -85.6330200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Lovett (-85.63302, 38.91144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Lovett, IN. The current time in Evansville is 19:26:38, although it is 20:26:38 in Lovett.

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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.