How far is Galveston, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Galveston, IN to Evansville, IN is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.52 mi
03h 54m
Flight
194.18 mi
312.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.52 mi
Kilometers
372.6 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Galveston
Sun, May 31, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galveston
2026-05-30T23:21
Arrive Evansville
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galveston
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Galveston
117.9 mi
01h 57m
To Evansville
113.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    37 m · 5 sec · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto California Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · California Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 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 Galveston 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 66%
California Street
36.3 mi · 16%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 8%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 57m from Galveston
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Galveston and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 117.9 miles from Galveston and 113.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Galveston and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 194.18 mi (312.51 km).

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#1 Galveston

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates40.5789300, -86.1902700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-86.19027, 40.578853)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.81 $61.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.75 $69.49
Premium $4.65 $38.02 $76.05
Diesel $5.30 $43.33 $86.67

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Galveston, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Galveston is 23:21:03, although it is 22:21:03 in Evansville.

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.