How far is Laurel, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Evansville, IN is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Evansville.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Toner Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Toner Street
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Turn left onto Hensley Road
112 m · 16 sec · Hensley Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1947 ft · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52
48 m · 13 sec · Old US Highway 52
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Turn sharp right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
18.6 mi · 28 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on East Broadway Street
2815 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Colescott Street
3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44
68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44
18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville
2705 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
31 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Evansville?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Laurel and 122.9 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.39 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laurel and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 165.6 mi (266.5 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.39 | $60.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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