How far is Hartford, IN from Evansville, IN?

Fastest route

The distance between Hartford, Connecticut, and Evansville, Indiana, is approximately 994 miles (1,008 kilometers). There are different route options available, with the fastest route taking around 14 hours and 48 minutes via I-80 W and I-71 S. An alternative route, with tolls, takes about 15 hours and 4 minutes via I-84, I-80 W, and I-71 S.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Consider taking the I-80 W and I-71 S route as it is the fastest option.
  • πŸ’‘ Plan for breaks and rest stops during the approximately 15-hour journey.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Be aware that the alternative route via I-84, I-80 W, and I-71 S includes tolls.
  • β›½ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up and ready for the long drive.
  • πŸ•‘ Take into account the potential time zone difference upon reaching Evansville.
  • 🚦 Stay updated on traffic and road conditions to avoid any possible delays.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Keep a physical or digital map handy for navigation in case of GPS or signal issues.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.47 mi
03h 33m
Flight
157.18 mi
252.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.18 mi
Kilometers
252.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.47 mi
Kilometers
333.89 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-06-01T16:00
Arrive Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:34 AM to 10:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Lanesville
IN

City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hartford
101.9 mi
01h 46m
To Evansville
105.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77Β°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
83Β°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Ridge Road

    12 m Β· 4 sec Β· Hartford Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartford Pike

    1652 ft Β· 1 min Β· Hartford Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nelson Road

    1.6 mi Β· 4 min Β· Nelson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Salem Ridge Road

    2.1 mi Β· 5 min Β· Salem Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.4 km Β· 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cass - Union Road

    3.7 mi Β· 9 min Β· Cass - Union Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi Β· 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 250

    5.1 mi Β· 9 min Β· State Road 250

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Turtle Creek Road

    4.8 mi Β· 15 min Β· Turtle Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.4 mi Β· 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2139 ft Β· 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km Β· 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 km Β· 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi Β· 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    2354 ft Β· 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi Β· 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft Β· 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft Β· 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi Β· 3 min Β· Gene Snyder Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi Β· 7 min Β· Lewis and Clark Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 km Β· 58 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi Β· 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft Β· 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi Β· 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi Β· 1 hr 38 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft Β· 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi Β· 11 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft Β· 40 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    47 m Β· 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m Β· 16 sec Β· Lynch Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi Β· 5 min Β· North Burkhardt Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi Β· 4 min Β· East Lloyd Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft Β· 37 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft Β· 34 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km Β· 1 min Β· East Walnut Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    101 m Β· 26 sec

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m Β· 9 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi Β· 45%
I 71 South
45.6 mi Β· 22%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi Β· 6%
I 69 South
10.9 mi Β· 5%
Turtle Creek Road
6.62 mi Β· 3%
Cass - Union Road
5.92 mi Β· 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi Β· 01h 38m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesville
01h 46m from Hartford
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Hartford and 105.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Lanesville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

19 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 157.18 mi (252.96 km).

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#1 Hartford

Township in Adams County, Indiana

Population5,668
Coordinates38.9931100, -84.9569000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford Ridge Road (-84.956886, 38.99311)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L Β· about $27.60
Round trip
$55.21
14.64 gal Β· 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.60 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.13 $62.26
Premium $4.65 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $5.30 $38.83 $77.65

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 Β· Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hartford, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Hartford is 16:00:52, although it is 15:00:52 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.