How far is Muncie, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Muncie, IN to Evansville, IN is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
230.83 mi
03h 56m
Flight
192.43 mi
309.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.43 mi
Kilometers
309.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.83 mi
Kilometers
371.49 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Muncie
Wed, May 6, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muncie
2026-05-05T19:02
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 5, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muncie
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Muncie
114.1 mi
01h 58m
To Evansville
116.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    1427 ft · 41 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Walnut Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Walnut Street

    1328 ft · 31 sec · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Willard Street

    1424 ft · 40 sec · West Willard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Hoyt Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Old State Road 67

    924 ft · 19 sec · South Old State Road 67

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Old State Road 67

    1487 ft · 30 sec · South Old State Road 67

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 67 South: Indianapolis

    794 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Muncie Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Muncie Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on South Bell Creek Road

    3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West 550 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 South

  12. 12

    Continue on West County Road 550 S

    2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S

  13. 13

    Continue on West Commerce Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muncie 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 66%
Indianapolis
32.9 mi · 14%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
South Hoyt Avenue
3.47 mi · 2%
West 550 South
2.91 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 58m from Muncie
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muncie 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 Muncie to Evansville?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Muncie and 116.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muncie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muncie and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 192.43 mi (309.69 km).

Muncie

#1 Muncie

County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States

Population2,697
Coordinates40.1933800, -85.3863600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-85.386521, 40.193384)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.39
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.70 $61.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.62 $69.24
Premium $4.65 $37.88 $75.77
Diesel $5.30 $43.17 $86.35

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Muncie, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Muncie is 19:02:44, although it is 18:02:44 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.