How far is Evansville, IN from Sweetser, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Sweetser, IN is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Sweetser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Sweetser.
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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
162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West Delphi Pike
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Delphi Pike
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Turn right onto North Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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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 Sweetser.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Sweetser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Sweetser?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Evansville and 120.2 miles from Sweetser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Sweetser, 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 Sweetser.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Sweetser. Straight-line distance: 203.3 mi (327.18 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetser
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 40.5719800, -85.7691500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetser (-85.76915, 40.57198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.02 | $64.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
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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