How far is Evansville, IN from Plainfield, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Plainfield, IN is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
158.67 mi
03h 05m
Flight
134.73 mi
216.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.67 mi
Kilometers
255.35 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
10:50 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
79.3 mi
01h 32m
To Plainfield
79.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Indiana Street

    3087 ft · 1 min · South Indiana Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West High Street

    1360 ft · 27 sec · West High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South State Road 267

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South State Road 267

  23. 23

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street

    32 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street

    2585 ft · 52 sec · South Center Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street

    32 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1068 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avon Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Avon Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
128 mi · 81%
State Road 39
14.7 mi · 9%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
South Center Street
3.86 mi · 2%
South State Road 267
1.61 mi · 1%
South Monroe Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 17m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 32m from Evansville
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Evansville and 79.3 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 134.73 mi (216.82 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Plainfield

Town in Indiana, United States

Population36,275
Coordinates39.7042100, -86.3994400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Plainfield (-86.39944, 39.70421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Plainfield, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:20:36, although it is 00:20:36 in Plainfield.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.