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

The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Evansville, IN is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 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
173.87 mi
02h 50m
Flight
126.48 mi
203.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.48 mi
Kilometers
203.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.87 mi
Kilometers
279.82 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Jun 10, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in North Vernon
Wed, Jun 10, 8:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-06-10T14:21
Arrive Evansville
Wed, Jun 10, 5:12 PM 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 Vernon
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 Vernon
87.4 mi
01h 25m
To Evansville
86.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Vernon 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 53%
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 25%
Buckeye Street
11.8 mi · 7%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 6%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
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
+47.5 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
01h 25m from North Vernon
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Vernon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 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 87.4 miles from North Vernon and 86.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around North Vernon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Vernon and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 126.48 mi (203.55 km).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-85.623654, 39.006171)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Vernon, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in North Vernon is 14:21:55, although it is 13:21:55 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.