How far is Evansville, IN from Williamsport, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Williamsport, IN is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.24 mi
03h 49m
Flight
160.47 mi
258.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.47 mi
Kilometers
258.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.24 mi
Kilometers
280.42 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Wed, Jun 10, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Jun 11, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-06-10T17:09
Arrive Williamsport
Wed, Jun 10, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
9:22 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
Shelburn
IN

Town of the United States

From Evansville
87.2 mi
01h 54m
To Williamsport
87.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 33%
Chicago
56.9 mi · 33%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

57.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelburn
01h 54m from Evansville
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Shelburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Evansville and 87.1 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelburn

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

91 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 160.47 mi (258.25 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Williamsport

County seat in Indiana

Population1,837
Coordinates40.2883700, -87.2939000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Williamsport (-87.2939, 40.28837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Williamsport, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:09:21, although it is 18:09:21 in Williamsport.

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.