How far is Jonesboro, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, IN to Evansville, IN is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.05 mi
04h 07m
Flight
201.5 mi
324.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.5 mi
Kilometers
324.28 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.05 mi
Kilometers
397.59 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, May 20, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, May 21, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-20T15:51
Arrive Evansville
Wed, May 20, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Jonesboro
117.2 mi
02h 03m
To Evansville
129.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hi Way Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hi Way Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 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 Jonesboro 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 62%
Strawtown Pike
47.4 mi · 19%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
East Hi Way Drive
2.56 mi · 1%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
201.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 03m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jonesboro and 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 Jonesboro to Evansville?

The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Jonesboro and 129.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 201.5 mi (324.28 km).

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#1 Jonesboro

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

Population1,629
Coordinates40.4797600, -85.6277500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.627879, 40.479761)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.77
17.44 gal · 66 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.88 $65.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.09 $74.17
Premium $4.65 $40.58 $81.17
Diesel $5.30 $46.25 $92.50

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 · May 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jonesboro, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Jonesboro is 15:51:42, although it is 14:51:42 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.