How far is Kingsford Heights, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Kingsford Heights, IN to Evansville, IN is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.25 mi
05h 15m
Flight
246.54 mi
396.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.54 mi
Kilometers
396.77 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.25 mi
Kilometers
473.55 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsford Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsford Heights
2026-04-22T14:58
Arrive Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsford Heights
9:00 PM CDT
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Kingsford Heights
149.2 mi
02h 37m
To Evansville
145.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford Heights and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadowbrook Boulevard

    3069 ft · 2 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsford Heights 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 52%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
Meadowbrook Boulevard
18.1 mi · 6%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
02h 37m from Kingsford Heights
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsford Heights and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsford Heights to Evansville?

The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Kingsford Heights and 145.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsford Heights and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsford Heights and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 246.54 mi (396.77 km).

Kingsford Heights

#1 Kingsford Heights

Town of the United States

Population1,379
Coordinates41.4806000, -86.6916900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadowbrook Boulevard (-86.691723, 41.480625)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.3 L · about $39.14
Round trip
$78.29
20.76 gal · 78.6 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.14 $78.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.15 $88.29
Premium $4.65 $48.31 $96.62
Diesel $5.30 $55.06 $110.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsford Heights and Evansville. The current time is 14:58:54.

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.