How far is Markle, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Markle, IN to Evansville, IN is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
271.65 mi
04h 27m
Flight
229.73 mi
369.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.73 mi
Kilometers
369.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.65 mi
Kilometers
437.18 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Markle
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markle
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markle
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Markle
134.7 mi
02h 13m
To Evansville
137 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Markle and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Morse Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Morse Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Markle Road

    1625 ft · 37 sec · East Markle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markle 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 56%
East Markle Road
85.7 mi · 32%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 13m from Markle
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Markle and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Markle and 137 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Markle 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 Mostly Sunny around Markle and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markle and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 229.73 mi (369.71 km).

Markle

#1 Markle

Town in Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana

Population1,090
Coordinates40.8246200, -85.3388400
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Morse Street (-85.338845, 40.824614)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.33
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.16 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.65 $44.63 $89.26
Diesel $5.30 $50.87 $101.73

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Markle, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Markle is 22:51:53, although it is 21:51:53 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.