How far is Evansville, IN from Lynn, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lynn, IN is about 249.2 miles (401 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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
249.18 mi
04h 40m
Flight
200.68 mi
322.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.68 mi
Kilometers
322.97 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.18 mi
Kilometers
401.01 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, May 13, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Lynn
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
7:38 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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
124.5 mi
02h 20m
To Lynn
124.6 mi
02h 20m

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
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Sherman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
168 mi · 67%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 24%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 2%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
200.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 20m from Evansville
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Evansville and 124.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Lynn, 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 Mostly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 200.68 mi (322.97 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Lynn

Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates40.0497700, -84.9396900
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Lynn (-84.93969, 40.04977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.28 L · about $33.15
Round trip
$66.29
17.58 gal · 66.56 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.15 $66.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.38 $74.77
Premium $4.65 $40.91 $81.82
Diesel $5.30 $46.62 $93.24

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 Lynn, IN. The current time in Evansville is 20:24:29, although it is 21:24:29 in Lynn.

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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.