How far is Lowell, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Evansville, IN is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.47 mi
04h 20m
Flight
229.27 mi
368.98 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.27 mi
Kilometers
368.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.47 mi
Kilometers
393.43 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T06:01
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Universal
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lowell
122.1 mi
02h 10m
To Evansville
122.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Commercial Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 181st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    36.9 mi · 47 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
241 mi · 98%
West 181st Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
East Commercial Avenue
1.03 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Universal
02h 10m from Lowell
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Universal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Lowell and 122.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Universal

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

67 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Mattoon station

81 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 229.27 mi (368.98 km).

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#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population9,450
Coordinates41.2914200, -87.4205900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commercial Avenue (-87.420588, 41.29139)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.65 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.09
17.26 gal · 65.3 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.54 $65.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.70 $73.41
Premium $4.65 $40.16 $80.33
Diesel $5.30 $45.77 $91.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Evansville. The current time is 06:01:41.

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.