How far is Garrett, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Garrett, IN to Evansville, IN is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
316.99 mi
04h 59m
Flight
266.32 mi
428.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.32 mi
Kilometers
428.6 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.99 mi
Kilometers
510.14 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrett
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Garrett
156.8 mi
02h 29m
To Evansville
160.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Randolph Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Randolph Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 56

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 11A

    2094 ft · 46 sec · County Road 11A

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 49%
County Road 11A
126 mi · 40%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 2%
County Road 56
2.08 mi · 1%
South Randolph Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11A

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 15m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
266.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 29m from Garrett
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garrett and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Garrett and 160.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.20 one way or $84.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garrett and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 266.32 mi (428.6 km).

Garrett

#1 Garrett

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,429
Coordinates41.3494900, -85.1355300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Randolph Street (-85.135615, 41.349488)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.34 L · about $42.20
Round trip
$84.39
22.38 gal · 84.68 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.20 $84.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.59 $95.18
Premium $4.65 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $5.30 $59.35 $118.70

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Garrett, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Garrett is 01:54:27, although it is 00:54:27 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.