How far is Monrovia, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Monrovia, IN to Evansville, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.85 mi
02h 27m
Flight
125.01 mi
201.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.01 mi
Kilometers
201.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.85 mi
Kilometers
237.94 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, May 4, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Monrovia
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monrovia
2026-05-04T19:40
Arrive Evansville
Mon, May 4, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monrovia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Monrovia
74.4 mi
01h 13m
To Evansville
73.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    10 m · 7 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    660 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · South Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2371 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 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 Monrovia 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
127 mi · 86%
South Chestnut Street
7.65 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 1%
Morton Avenue
1.07 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
01h 13m from Monrovia
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monrovia and 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 Monrovia to Evansville?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Monrovia and 73.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Monrovia 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Monrovia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monrovia and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 125.01 mi (201.19 km).

Monrovia

#1 Monrovia

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-86.482322, 39.578939)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Monrovia, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Monrovia is 19:40:38, although it is 18:40:38 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.