How far is Middletown, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Middletown, IN to Evansville, IN is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.5 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.25 mi
233.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.25 mi
Kilometers
233.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.5 mi
Kilometers
301.75 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:20 AM to 10:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
91.3 mi
01h 39m
To Evansville
96.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West McKay Road

    12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

    18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2705 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
130 mi · 69%
State Road 44
18.6 mi · 10%
West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 7%
East Michigan Road
7.15 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 39m from Middletown
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 91.3 miles from Middletown and 96.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Middletown and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 145.25 mi (233.76 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates39.4600500, -85.6488600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Michigan Road (-85.648962, 39.459972)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Middletown, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Middletown is 22:31:05, although it is 21:31:05 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.