How far is Hobart, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Hobart, IN to Evansville, IN is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.86 mi
04h 49m
Flight
246.32 mi
396.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.32 mi
Kilometers
396.41 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.86 mi
Kilometers
437.51 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Fri, Apr 24, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobart
2026-04-24T02:08
Arrive Evansville
Fri, Apr 24, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobart
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 Hobart
135.8 mi
02h 24m
To Evansville
136.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Lake Park Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 61st Avenue

    2541 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 61st Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · West 61st Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West 61st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 61st Avenue

    1624 ft · 46 sec · East 61st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    34.2 mi · 37 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
205 mi · 75%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
34.2 mi · 13%
West 61st Avenue
2.95 mi · 1%
South Lake Park Avenue
0.75 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
SR 14
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
246.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
02h 24m from Hobart
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 135.8 miles from Hobart and 136.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Hobart and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 246.32 mi (396.41 km).

Hobart

#1 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.255019, 41.532267)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.31 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.33
19.18 gal · 72.62 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.16 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.65 $44.63 $89.26
Diesel $5.30 $50.87 $101.73

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobart and Evansville. The current time is 02:08:00.

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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.