How far is Marion, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Marion, IN to Evansville, IN is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
194.59 mi
03h 15m
Flight
147.94 mi
238.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.94 mi
Kilometers
238.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.16 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:15 AM to 10:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Marion
96.3 mi
01h 37m
To Evansville
98.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
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 Marion and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 150 E

    1090 ft · 50 sec · North 150 E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 425 N

    1301 ft · 40 sec · East 425 N

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Morristown Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Riley Highway

    117 m · 7 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South, I 74 West

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 79%
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 10%
I 465 South
9.42 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
Morristown Road
2.7 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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 37m from Marion
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Evansville?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Marion and 98.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 147.94 mi (238.09 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Indiana, United States

Population27,674
Coordinates39.5917100, -85.7549800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown Road (-85.758875, 39.591859)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 Marion, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Marion is 01:12:41, although it is 00:12:41 in Evansville.

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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.