How far is Harlan, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Harlan, IN to Evansville, IN is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.82 mi
05h 07m
Flight
263.11 mi
423.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.11 mi
Kilometers
423.44 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.82 mi
Kilometers
503.44 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:17 PM CST
Return by in Harlan
Sat, Nov 7, 4:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlan
2026-11-06T18:09
Arrive Evansville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:17 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlan
9:00 PM EST
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 Harlan
154.8 mi
02h 33m
To Evansville
158 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1928 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Indianapolis

    1529 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlan 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
249 mi · 80%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
24.2 mi · 8%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
263.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 33m from Harlan
Leave By
6:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harlan and Mostly Cloudy near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 154.8 miles from Harlan and 158 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harlan 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 Harlan and Mostly Cloudy 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 14.4 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 8.6 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 10.1 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 Harlan and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 263.11 mi (423.44 km).

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#1 Harlan

Harlan is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1961600, -84.9196900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-84.919612, 41.196191)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.32 $47.73 $95.45
Premium $4.85 $53.50 $107.00
Diesel $6.71 $74.10 $148.20

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harlan, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Harlan is 18:09:44, although it is 17:09:44 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.