How far is Evansville, IN from Swan, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Swan, IN is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
306.75 mi
05h 45m
Flight
262.34 mi
422.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.34 mi
Kilometers
422.19 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.75 mi
Kilometers
493.67 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swan
Sun, May 3, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 3, 6:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-03T07:24
Arrive Swan
Sun, May 3, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:46 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
5:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
153.4 mi
02h 52m
To Swan
153.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

    1220 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lima Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Lima Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 300 South

    870 ft · 24 sec · East 300 South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Old State Road 3

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Old State Road 3

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old State Road 3

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 57%
I 69 North
111 mi · 36%
Lima Road
13 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi
South Old State Road 3
0.72 mi
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
02h 52m from Evansville
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Areas Of Frost near Swan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Evansville and 153.4 miles from Swan.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Swan, 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 Areas Of Frost near Swan.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Swan. Straight-line distance: 262.34 mi (422.19 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Swan

City in United States of America

Population2,387
Coordinates41.3158800, -85.2124700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Swan (-85.21247, 41.31588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.97 L · about $40.80
Round trip
$81.60
21.64 gal · 81.94 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.80 $81.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.02 $92.03
Premium $4.65 $50.36 $100.71
Diesel $5.30 $57.39 $114.78

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Swan, IN. The current time in Evansville is 07:24:46, although it is 08:24:46 in Swan.

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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.