How far is Evansville, IN from Parker City, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Parker City, IN is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.05 mi
04h 36m
Flight
198.26 mi
319.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.26 mi
Kilometers
319.07 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.05 mi
Kilometers
383.11 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker City
Sat, May 30, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Parker City
Sat, May 30, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Evansville
119 mi
02h 18m
To Parker City
119.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Parker City.

  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

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West County Road 550 S

    2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S

  18. 18

    Continue on West 550 S

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S

  19. 19

    Continue on South Bell Creek Road

    3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West 500 S

    10.3 mi · 14 min · West 500 S

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Winchester, Muncie

    1571 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 200 North

    1049 ft · 21 sec · County Road 200 North

  24. 24

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2459 ft · 51 sec · West Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1570 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 73%
I 69 North
33.5 mi · 14%
West 500 S
10.3 mi · 4%
East Jackson Street
6.28 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
West 550 S
2.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 18m from Evansville
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Parker City?

The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Evansville and 119.1 miles from Parker City.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Parker City. Straight-line distance: 198.26 mi (319.07 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Parker City

#2 Parker City

City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates40.1889300, -85.2041300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Parker City (-85.20413, 40.18893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.35
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.68 $63.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.73 $71.45
Premium $4.65 $39.09 $78.19
Diesel $5.30 $44.55 $89.11

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Parker City, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:09:43, although it is 18:09:43 in Parker City.

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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.