How far is Monticello, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Monticello, IN to Evansville, IN is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
252.8 mi
04h 07m
Flight
196.04 mi
315.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.04 mi
Kilometers
315.49 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.8 mi
Kilometers
406.84 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, Apr 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-29T20:30
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Paragon
IN

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

From Monticello
126.5 mi
02h 03m
To Evansville
126.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street East

    87 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    9 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street West

    133 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 60%
South Prairie Street
61.9 mi · 24%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
2.67 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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 03m from Monticello
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Monticello and 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 Monticello to Evansville?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Monticello and 126.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 196.04 mi (315.49 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Street East (-86.764672, 40.745321)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.77 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
17.84 gal · 67.54 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.94 $75.87
Premium $4.65 $41.51 $83.03
Diesel $5.30 $47.31 $94.62

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Monticello, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Monticello is 20:30:50, although it is 19:30:50 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.