How far is Flat Rock, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, IN to Evansville, IN is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.49 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.66 mi
215.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.66 mi
Kilometers
215.11 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.49 mi
Kilometers
275.98 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
9:30 PM EDT
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Flat Rock
85.1 mi
01h 29m
To Evansville
86.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road 252

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old State Road 252

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 1100 South

    789 ft · 21 sec · County Road 1100 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    154 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
104 mi · 61%
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi · 11%
Jonathan Moore Pike
15.9 mi · 9%
County Road 1100 South
11.7 mi · 7%
Old State Road 252
5.89 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 29m from Flat Rock
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Evansville?

The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Flat Rock and 86.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 133.66 mi (215.11 km).

Flat Rock

#1 Flat Rock

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota

Population1,728
Coordinates39.3642200, -85.8316500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: CR 252 (-85.831654, 39.364397)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

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 · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Flat Rock, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Flat Rock is 19:33:18, although it is 18:33:18 in Evansville.

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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.