How far is Evansville, IN from Paoli, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Paoli, IN is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
96.74 mi
02h 06m
Flight
71.38 mi
114.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.68 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 26, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-25T23:16
Arrive Paoli
Tue, May 26, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Holland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
48.3 mi
01h 03m
To Paoli
48.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Newton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road 56

    13.7 mi · 24 min · State Road 56

  18. 18

    Continue on South Forest Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Forest Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hancock Street

    2321 ft · 46 sec · West Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    1563 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wells Avenue

    2118 ft · 42 sec · Wells Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Road 56

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward South Court Street

    144 m · 6 sec · South Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
27.4 mi · 28%
State Road 56
22.7 mi · 23%
US 231 North
15 mi · 15%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 12%
Newton Street
6.88 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
01h 03m from Evansville
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Evansville and 48.4 miles from Paoli.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Evansville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

56 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

104 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

111 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.87 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Paoli (-86.46832, 38.55617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Paoli, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:16:33, although it is 00:16:33 in Paoli.

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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.