How far is Evansville, IN from Southport, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Southport, IN is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
161.95 mi
03h 02m
Flight
139.81 mi
225.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.81 mi
Kilometers
225.01 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.95 mi
Kilometers
260.63 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southport
Tue, May 26, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 26, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-26T05:20
Arrive Southport
Tue, May 26, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
10:56 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
81 mi
01h 31m
To Southport
81 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Southport Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Southport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
152 mi · 94%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
West Southport Road
3.58 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
John Street
0.29 mi
South Garvin Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 44m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 31m from Evansville
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Evansville and 81 miles from Southport.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southport.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Southport. Straight-line distance: 139.81 mi (225.01 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Southport

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population1,760
Coordinates39.6650500, -86.1277600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Southport (-86.12776, 39.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Southport, IN. The current time in Evansville is 05:20:10, although it is 06:20:10 in Southport.

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.