How far is Evansville, IN from Palmyra, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Palmyra, IN is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
107.26 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.26 mi
Kilometers
172.62 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 4:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Ferdinand
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
53.6 mi
01h 02m
To Palmyra
53.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon

    2158 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 135

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Road 135

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greene Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
75.9 mi · 71%
State Road 135
12.6 mi · 12%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 11%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 4%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
SR 135
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferdinand
01h 02m from Evansville
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Ferdinand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Evansville and 53.7 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Ferdinand

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

68 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

96 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

109 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.22 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Palmyra

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates38.4078400, -86.1099700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Palmyra (-86.10997, 38.40784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Palmyra, IN. The current time in Evansville is 12:47:20, although it is 13:47:20 in Palmyra.

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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.