How far is Newburgh, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Newburgh, IN to Evansville, IN is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.22 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.46 mi
13.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.46 mi
Kilometers
13.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Newburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Melody Hill
IN

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

From Newburgh
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To Evansville
6.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  3. 3

    Continue on Covert Avenue

    1014 ft · 24 sec · Covert Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newburgh Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newburgh Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burkhardt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Burkhardt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburgh and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lloyd Expressway
3.88 mi · 35%
West State Route 662
2.09 mi · 19%
Newburgh Road
1.63 mi · 15%
South Burkhardt Road
0.75 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 6%
US 41 South
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Lloyd Expressway

Turn left onto East Lloyd Expressway

3.88 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melody Hill
00h 08m from Newburgh
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newburgh and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Melody Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Newburgh and 6.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburgh and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Melody Hill

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

7 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

72 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.62 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jennings Street (-87.405285, 37.944567)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburgh and Evansville. The current time is 23:48:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.