How far is Evansville, IN from Rising Sun, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Rising Sun, IN is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
199.28 mi
04h 02m
Flight
160.94 mi
259.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.94 mi
Kilometers
259.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.28 mi
Kilometers
320.71 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rising Sun
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Rising Sun
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
8:54 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
Crandall
IN

Town of the United States

From Evansville
99.5 mi
02h 01m
To Rising Sun
99.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Rising Sun.

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1039: Vevay Indiana

    2295 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2139 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wade Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Wade Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Searcy Ridge Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Searcy Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Branch Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · North Branch Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 46%
I 71 North
45.8 mi · 23%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 7%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 6%
North Branch Road
5.44 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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crandall
02h 01m from Evansville
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Rising Sun?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Crandall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Evansville and 99.8 miles from Rising Sun.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.

Stop Ideas Near Crandall

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

27 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 160.94 mi (259.01 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Rising Sun

#2 Rising Sun

County seat in Indiana

Population2,131
Coordinates38.9495000, -84.8538400
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Rising Sun (-84.85384, 38.9495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Rising Sun, IN. The current time in Evansville is 04:01:50, although it is 05:01:50 in Rising Sun.

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.