How far is Geneva, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Geneva, IN to Evansville, IN is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
181.61 mi
03h 10m
Flight
139.24 mi
224.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.24 mi
Kilometers
224.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.61 mi
Kilometers
292.28 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-19T11:11
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Geneva
89.1 mi
01h 35m
To Evansville
92.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Geneva Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vandalia Road

    568 ft · 23 sec · Vandalia Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vandalia Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old State Road 252

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Old State Road 252

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1100 South

    789 ft · 21 sec · County Road 1100 South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    855 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    154 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
104 mi · 57%
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi · 10%
Jonathan Moore Pike
15.9 mi · 9%
County Road 1100 South
11.7 mi · 6%
Old State Road 252
9.47 mi · 5%
Bloomfield Road
4.3 mi · 2%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 35m from Geneva
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Geneva and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Geneva and 92.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Geneva and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Geneva and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 139.24 mi (224.08 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Indiana, United States

Population7,433
Coordinates39.3917200, -85.7199800
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Geneva Road (-85.720006, 39.391731)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Geneva, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Geneva is 11:11:09, although it is 10:11:09 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.