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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
6.9 mi · 8 min · Newton Street
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Turn right onto State Road 56
13.7 mi · 24 min · State Road 56
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Continue on South Forest Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Forest Drive
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Continue on West Hancock Street
2321 ft · 46 sec · West Hancock Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
1563 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Wells Avenue
2118 ft · 42 sec · Wells Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward South Court Street
144 m · 6 sec · South Court Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.
Evansville, IN
Madisonville, KY
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.87 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paoli
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,604 |
| Coordinates | 38.5561700, -86.4683200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paoli (-86.46832, 38.55617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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