How far is Evansville, IN from Oak Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
31.82 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.82 mi
Kilometers
51.21 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Mount Vernon
IN

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
15.9 mi
00h 27m
To Oak Grove
15.9 mi
00h 27m

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
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Oak Grove.

  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

    1450 ft · 37 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Heidelbach Avenue

    1311 ft · 33 sec · South Heidelbach Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1759 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1223 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Lloyd Expressway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · West Lloyd Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lloyd Expressway
20.6 mi · 65%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 11%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Division Street
1.32 mi · 4%
Spencer Ditch Road
0.76 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lloyd Expressway

Merge slight left onto West Lloyd Expressway

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 27m from Evansville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Evansville and 15.9 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

29 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

71 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Marion, IL

95 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

102 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.68 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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

There is no time difference between Evansville and Oak Grove. The current time is 06:54:25.

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.