How far is Howard, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Howard, IN to Evansville, IN is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.82 mi
02h 52m
Flight
134.48 mi
216.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.48 mi
Kilometers
216.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.82 mi
Kilometers
244.33 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:37 AM CST
Return by in Howard
Sun, Nov 8, 12:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard
2026-11-08T06:45
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 9:37 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Carlisle
IN

Human settlement in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Howard
75.7 mi
01h 26m
To Evansville
76.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1025N

    128 m · 23 sec · County Road 1025N

  2. 2

    Turn left

    876 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    527 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Melon Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Melon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 1125N

    1345 ft · 59 sec · County Road 1125N

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 780W

    1296 ft · 57 sec · County Road 780W

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 249

    626 ft · 29 sec · County Road 249

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 790W

    2697 ft · 2 min · County Road 790W

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1200N

    1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 1200N

  10. 10

    Continue on Perry Street

    610 ft · 29 sec · Perry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    619 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33.6 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Perry Street
111 mi · 73%
Melon Road
1.02 mi · 1%
County Road 1200N
0.95 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
County Road 790W
0.51 mi
County Road 1125N
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Perry Street

Continue straight

57.7 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 26m from Howard
Leave By
12:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Howard and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Howard and 76.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Howard and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

101 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

112 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 134.48 mi (216.43 km).

Howard

#1 Howard

Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA

Population340
Coordinates39.9161500, -87.3755700
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.375921, 39.916159)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.29 $22.99 $45.99
Premium $4.82 $25.82 $51.65
Diesel $6.68 $35.81 $71.62

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Howard, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Howard is 06:45:12, although it is 05:45:12 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.