How far is Evansville, IN from Marion, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Marion, IN is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
192.58 mi
03h 39m
Flight
147.94 mi
238.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.94 mi
Kilometers
238.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.58 mi
Kilometers
309.93 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
9:42 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
96.3 mi
01h 49m
To Marion
96.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    993 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville

    633 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    550 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Riley Highway

    1413 ft · 31 sec · North Riley Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Morristown Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Morristown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Morristown Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 425 N

    1301 ft · 41 sec · East 425 N

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 150 E

    1090 ft · 48 sec · North 150 E

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 150 E

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
163 mi · 85%
I 74 East
19.5 mi · 10%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
John Street
0.29 mi
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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 49m from Evansville
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 96.3 miles from Evansville and 96.3 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 147.94 mi (238.09 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Marion

City in Indiana, United States

Population27,674
Coordinates39.5917100, -85.7549800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Marion (-85.75498, 39.59171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.72 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.44 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Marion, IN. The current time in Evansville is 01:41:37, although it is 02:41:37 in Marion.

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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.