How far is Mitchell, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Mitchell, IN to Evansville, IN is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchell and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell and Evansville.
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Start on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Road 60
8.8 mi · 16 min · State Road 60
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Turn straight
18.3 mi · 27 min
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
1967 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
54 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
2371 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Mitchell and Evansville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Broadway Street
Merge slight left
54 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Mitchell and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mitchell to Evansville?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Mitchell and 48.2 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mitchell and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Mitchell and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Petersburg
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 Petersburg.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 78.62 mi (126.53 km).
#1 Mitchell
City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,269 |
| Coordinates | 38.7328300, -86.4736000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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