How far is Evansville, IN from Trafalgar, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Trafalgar, IN is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.67 mi
02h 57m
Flight
125.13 mi
201.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.13 mi
Kilometers
201.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.67 mi
Kilometers
247.31 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
76.9 mi
01h 28m
To Trafalgar
76.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Morgantown Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgantown Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgantown Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2344 ft · 39 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

    6.4 mi · 10 min · IN-135;IN-252

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2083 ft · 57 sec · West Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
131 mi · 85%
Morgantown Road
8.8 mi · 6%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
IN-135
3.19 mi · 2%
IN-252
3.19 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
01h 28m from Evansville
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Trafalgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Evansville and 76.9 miles from Trafalgar.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Trafalgar, 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 Sunny near Trafalgar.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Trafalgar. Straight-line distance: 125.13 mi (201.38 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 Trafalgar

Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates39.4161600, -86.1508200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Trafalgar (-86.15082, 39.41616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Trafalgar, IN. The current time in Evansville is 03:56:08, although it is 04:56:08 in Trafalgar.

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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.