How far is Kendallville, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Kendallville, IN to Evansville, IN is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
318.63 mi
05h 18m
Flight
268.67 mi
432.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.67 mi
Kilometers
432.39 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.63 mi
Kilometers
512.78 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Kendallville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendallville
2026-04-18T00:10
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kendallville
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
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Kendallville
158.6 mi
02h 39m
To Evansville
159.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rush Street

    14 m · 9 sec · East Rush Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    79 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Lima Road

    21.8 mi · 31 min · South Lima Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
266 mi · 83%
South Lima Road
21.8 mi · 7%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.44 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
268.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
02h 39m from Kendallville
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kendallville and Mostly Sunny then 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 Kendallville to Evansville?

The road trip is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Kendallville and 159.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kendallville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendallville and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 268.67 mi (432.39 km).

Kendallville

#1 Kendallville

City in Indiana, USA

Population9,893
Coordinates41.4414400, -85.2649800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rush Street (-85.264958, 41.441346)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.56 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
22.48 gal · 85.12 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.39 $84.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.80 $95.61
Premium $4.65 $52.31 $104.62
Diesel $5.30 $59.62 $119.23

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kendallville, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Kendallville is 00:10:10, although it is 23:10:10 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.