How far is Evansville, IN from Pigeon, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Pigeon, IN is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
35.06 mi
01h 03m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.43 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pigeon
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Pigeon
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Boonville
IN

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

From Evansville
17.5 mi
00h 31m
To Pigeon
17.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.7 mi · 12 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 261

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Road 261

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 62

    2404 ft · 43 sec · State Road 62

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    850 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 50 North

    5 mi · 9 min · County Road 50 North

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · North Base Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West County Road 1350 North

    117 m · 18 sec · West County Road 1350 North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North County Road 10 West

    810 ft · 36 sec · North County Road 10 West

  18. 18

    Continue on Garnett Road

    3172 ft · 2 min · Garnett Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 60 West

    1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 60 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1475 North

    113 m · 16 sec · County Road 1475 North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1475 North

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 50 North
11.5 mi · 33%
East Lloyd Expressway
8.73 mi · 25%
State Road 261
7.77 mi · 22%
East Main Street
1.81 mi · 5%
North Base Road
1.49 mi · 4%
West Locust Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Lloyd Expressway

Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

8.73 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
00h 31m from Evansville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Pigeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Evansville and 17.6 miles from Pigeon.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Pigeon.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

27 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

76 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Pigeon. The current time is 22:10:15.

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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.