How far is Evansville, IN from South Whitley, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to South Whitley, IN is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
275.97 mi
05h 26m
Flight
238.16 mi
383.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.16 mi
Kilometers
383.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.97 mi
Kilometers
444.13 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-17T02:31
Arrive South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 2:26 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
6:08 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
138 mi
02h 43m
To South Whitley
137.9 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and South Whitley.

  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

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  25. 25

    Turn right

    591 ft · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 63%
IN-37
46.6 mi · 17%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 7%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 5%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 43m from Evansville
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Partly Sunny near South Whitley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to South Whitley?

The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 138 miles from Evansville and 137.9 miles from South Whitley.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Partly Sunny near South Whitley.

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 South Whitley. Straight-line distance: 238.16 mi (383.28 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
South Whitley

#2 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: South Whitley (-85.62804, 41.08477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.86 L · about $36.73
Round trip
$73.46
19.48 gal · 73.72 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.73 $73.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.42 $82.85
Premium $4.65 $45.33 $90.66
Diesel $5.30 $51.66 $103.32

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and South Whitley, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:31:06, although it is 03:31:06 in South Whitley.

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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.