How far is North Madison, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from North Madison, IN to Evansville, IN is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.88 mi
02h 50m
Flight
129.16 mi
207.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.16 mi
Kilometers
207.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.88 mi
Kilometers
268.57 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in North Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Madison
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Madison
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
Leavenworth
IN

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

From North Madison
80 mi
01h 25m
To Evansville
86.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Madison and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cragmont Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cragmont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3023 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Clifty Hollow Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Clifty Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Road 62

    24.8 mi · 36 min · State Road 62

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 62

    4.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 62

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 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 North Madison 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 55%
State Road 62
29.1 mi · 17%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 7%
SR 265 West
9.13 mi · 5%
Clifty Hollow Road
7.74 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
01h 25m from North Madison
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Madison and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Madison to Evansville?

The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from North Madison and 86.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Madison and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

51 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

110 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Madison and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.86 km).

North Madison

#1 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Cragmont Street (-85.39668, 38.76784)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Madison, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in North Madison is 02:27:55, although it is 01:27:55 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.