How far is Kent, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Kent, IN to Evansville, IN is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.59 mi
02h 36m
Flight
121.28 mi
195.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.28 mi
Kilometers
195.18 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.59 mi
Kilometers
245.57 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T12:05
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:30 PM EDT
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
Leavenworth
IN

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

From Kent
79 mi
01h 18m
To Evansville
73.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kent Wall Street

    15 m · 6 sec · Kent Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 256

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 61%
West Main Street
31.2 mi · 20%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 7%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
State Road 256
2.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
121.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
01h 18m from Kent
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Kent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Kent and 73.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Kent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

51 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

110 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 121.28 mi (195.18 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

Township in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,650
Coordinates38.7378400, -85.5399600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent Wall Street (-85.539992, 38.737833)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kent, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Kent is 12:05:51, although it is 11:05:51 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.