How far is Evansville, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lowell, IN is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
156.65 mi
03h 07m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.65 mi
Kilometers
252.11 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T01:07
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
10:44 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
78.3 mi
01h 33m
To Lowell
78.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 325 West

    674 ft · 19 sec · County Road 325 West

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road North 325 West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road North 325 West

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road 200 West

    52 m · 5 sec · County Road 200 West

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 200 West

    2233 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 West

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Line Drive

    141 m · 21 sec · South Line Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Denny Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Denny Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shady Lane

    565 ft · 25 sec · Shady Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
109 mi · 69%
East 3rd Street
33 mi · 21%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
County Road North 325 West
2.7 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Lowell Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 33m from Evansville
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Evansville and 78.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.39 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Lowell, IN. The current time in Evansville is 01:07:50, although it is 02:07:50 in Lowell.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.