How far is Palmyra, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Palmyra, IN to Evansville, IN is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.32 mi
01h 45m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.32 mi
Kilometers
171.11 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-05-05T12:23
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 5, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Ferdinand
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Palmyra
53.6 mi
00h 53m
To Evansville
52.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
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 Palmyra and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greene Street Northeast

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Greene Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2452 ft · 60 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  4. 4

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greene Street Northeast
88.4 mi · 83%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 10%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 4%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Lynch Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Greene Street Northeast

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 21m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferdinand
00h 53m from Palmyra
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Evansville?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Ferdinand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Palmyra and 52.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palmyra 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 Palmyra and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ferdinand

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

68 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

96 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

109 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.22 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates38.4078400, -86.1099700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Greene St NE (-86.109974, 38.407841)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 Palmyra, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Palmyra is 12:23:03, although it is 11:23:03 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.