How far is Oak Grove, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Evansville, IN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
31.75 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Mount Vernon
IN

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

From Oak Grove
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Evansville
15.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto John Street

    961 ft · 25 sec · John Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Heidelbach Avenue

    979 ft · 27 sec · South Heidelbach Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1450 ft · 38 sec · East Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    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 Oak Grove 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 11%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Spencer Ditch Road
0.76 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
South Heidelbach Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 22m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Evansville?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Oak Grove and 15.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

29 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

71 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Marion, IL

95 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

102 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.68 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Evansville. The current time is 05:30:31.

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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.