How far is Evansville, IN from Pleasant, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Pleasant, IN is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
177.67 mi
03h 44m
Flight
142.54 mi
229.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.67 mi
Kilometers
285.94 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
9:32 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
Corydon
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
88.7 mi
01h 52m
To Pleasant
88.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3272 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Graham Road

    805 ft · 18 sec · North Graham Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Road 250

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 250

  27. 27

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 52%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 7%
I 265 East
9.25 mi · 5%
Clifty Drive
5.63 mi · 3%
SR 62
5.39 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corydon
01h 52m from Evansville
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Evansville and 88.9 miles from Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Corydon

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 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 Pleasant

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates38.8708900, -85.1838400
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Pleasant (-85.18384, 38.87089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Pleasant, IN. The current time in Evansville is 04:45:23, although it is 05:45:23 in Pleasant.

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.