How far is Evansville, IN from Roanoke, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Roanoke, IN is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
271.42 mi
05h 13m
Flight
236.98 mi
381.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.98 mi
Kilometers
381.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.42 mi
Kilometers
436.81 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 2:14 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
6:32 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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
135.8 mi
02h 36m
To Roanoke
135.7 mi
02h 36m

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
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Marion Road

    22.2 mi · 27 min · Marion Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue on 2nd Street

    706 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 64%
IN-37
46.6 mi · 17%
Marion Road
28.6 mi · 11%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
237 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 36m from Evansville
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Evansville and 135.7 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Roanoke, 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 Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 236.98 mi (381.38 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Roanoke

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,706
Coordinates40.9625500, -85.3733100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Roanoke (-85.37331, 40.96255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.26 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.25
19.16 gal · 72.52 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.13 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.74 $81.49
Premium $4.65 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.30 $50.81 $101.62

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 Roanoke, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:09:05, although it is 00:09:05 in Roanoke.

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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.