How far is Franklin, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Evansville, IN is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.64 mi
03h 57m
Flight
187.64 mi
301.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.64 mi
Kilometers
301.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.64 mi
Kilometers
379.22 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, Jun 1, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-06-01T08:02
Arrive Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM EDT
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Franklin
113.3 mi
01h 58m
To Evansville
122.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East 300 North Road

    6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Hillsboro Road

    3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 150 N

    1 km · 2 min · East 150 N

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2368 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 65%
South Memorial Drive
39 mi · 17%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 6%
East 300 North Road
6.68 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
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 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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 58m from Franklin
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Franklin and 122.4 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 187.64 mi (301.98 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Nobblett Road (-85.191079, 39.974017)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.75
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.37 $62.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.77
Premium $4.65 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $5.30 $44.13 $88.26

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Franklin is 08:02:27, although it is 07:02:27 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.