How far is Evansville, IN from Smithville-Sanders, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Smithville-Sanders, IN is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Smithville-Sanders.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Smithville-Sanders.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
104.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 South: Bedford
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Smithville Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Smithville Road
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Turn right onto South Strain Ridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Strain Ridge Road
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Turn right
913 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Smithville-Sanders.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithville-Sanders.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Smithville-Sanders?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Evansville and 58.8 miles from Smithville-Sanders.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Smithville-Sanders, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithville-Sanders.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Smithville-Sanders. Straight-line distance: 93.86 mi (151.06 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithville-Sanders
This unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana, is nestled in the rolling hills and dense forests characteristic of southern Indiana.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0596900, -86.5107700 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithville-Sanders (-86.51077, 39.05969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $27.48 | $54.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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