How far is Evansville, IN from Nashville, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Nashville, IN is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.98 mi
02h 36m
Flight
110.53 mi
177.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.53 mi
Kilometers
177.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.98 mi
Kilometers
220.44 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

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
Plainville
IN

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

From Evansville
68.5 mi
01h 18m
To Nashville
68.5 mi
01h 18m

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
59°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1175 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
109 mi · 79%
East 3rd Street
18.1 mi · 13%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.94 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 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 18m from Evansville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Evansville and 68.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Nashville, 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 Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 110.53 mi (177.88 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nashville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,097
Coordinates39.2072700, -86.2511000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Nashville (-86.2511, 39.20727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Nashville, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:29:53, although it is 00:29:53 in Nashville.

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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.