How far is Hartford City, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Hartford City, IN to Evansville, IN is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.93 mi
04h 10m
Flight
207.27 mi
333.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.27 mi
Kilometers
333.57 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.93 mi
Kilometers
403.84 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford City
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford City
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hartford City
124.3 mi
02h 05m
To Evansville
126.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
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 Hartford City and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford City and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Water Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 900 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 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 Hartford City 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 61%
County Road 900 South
57.5 mi · 23%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
West Water Street
6.01 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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 05m from Hartford City
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford City 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 Hartford City to Evansville?

The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Hartford City and 126.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hartford City 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 Hartford City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford City and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 207.27 mi (333.57 km).

Hartford City

#1 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-85.369968, 40.451285)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.52 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.04 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

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 Hartford City, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Hartford City is 01:11:18, although it is 00:11:18 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.