How far is Paoli, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Paoli, IN to Evansville, IN is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
99.36 mi
01h 47m
Flight
71.38 mi
114.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.36 mi
Kilometers
159.91 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 26, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paoli
2026-05-25T23:26
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 26, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paoli
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
Holland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Paoli
48.2 mi
00h 53m
To Evansville
51.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    133 m · 6 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    29 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2549 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paoli 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 6th Street
41.5 mi · 42%
West Main Street
29.1 mi · 29%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 11%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 4%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

29 mi · 00h 47m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
00h 53m from Paoli
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paoli and Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Paoli and 51.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Paoli and Chance Rain Showers near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

56 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

104 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

111 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.87 km).

Paoli

#1 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Street (-86.468001, 38.556173)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paoli, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Paoli is 23:26:31, although it is 22:26:31 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.