How far is Johnson, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Johnson, IN to Evansville, IN is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.58 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.34 mi
37.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.58 mi
Kilometers
50.83 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:53 PM CST
Return by in Johnson
Fri, Nov 6, 5:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-11-06T16:12
Arrive Evansville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:53 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haubstadt
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Johnson
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Evansville
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
6 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 Johnson and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Creek 970

    142 m · 25 sec · West Creek 970

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 165

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 165

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mill Street

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Park Street

    2898 ft · 58 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 168

    1297 ft · 26 sec · State Road 168

  7. 7

    Turn right

    19.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Street
6.85 mi · 22%
State Road 165
3.06 mi · 10%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 2%
West Park Street
0.55 mi · 2%
State Road 168
0.25 mi · 1%
South Mill Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.8 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haubstadt
00h 20m from Johnson
Leave By
7:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Evansville?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haubstadt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Johnson and 15.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Mostly Cloudy near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Haubstadt

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

26 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

92 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.57 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population196
Coordinates38.2778200, -87.7458600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Creek 970 (-87.745915, 38.277819)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.25
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $4.12 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.32 $4.80 $9.60
Premium $4.85 $5.38 $10.76
Diesel $6.71 $7.45 $14.90

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

There is no time difference between Johnson and Evansville. The current time is 16:12:45.

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.