How far is Gibson, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Gibson, IN to Evansville, IN is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.24 mi
04h 55m
Flight
250.9 mi
403.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.9 mi
Kilometers
403.78 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.24 mi
Kilometers
452.62 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, May 3, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Sun, May 3, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-05-03T00:31
Arrive Evansville
Sun, May 3, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
9:00 PM CDT
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
Highland
IN

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

From Gibson
132.4 mi
02h 27m
To Evansville
148.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 165th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 165th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
255 mi · 90%
Indianapolis Boulevard
7.41 mi · 3%
165th Street
1 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Kennedy Avenue
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
250.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
02h 27m from Gibson
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gibson and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Gibson and 148.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

42 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 250.9 mi (403.78 km).

Gibson

#1 Gibson

County in Indiana, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates41.6053100, -87.4614300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennedy Avenue (-87.461513, 41.605311)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.57 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.84 gal · 75.14 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.19 $84.38
Premium $4.65 $46.17 $92.34
Diesel $5.30 $52.62 $105.23

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibson and Evansville. The current time is 00:31:14.

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.