How far is Parker City, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Parker City, IN to Evansville, IN is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.02 mi
04h 04m
Flight
198.26 mi
319.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.26 mi
Kilometers
319.07 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.02 mi
Kilometers
387.89 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Parker City
Sun, May 31, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker City
2026-05-30T17:05
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 30, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Parker City
119.4 mi
02h 02m
To Evansville
121.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parker City and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1570 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2459 ft · 49 sec · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 200 North

    1049 ft · 21 sec · County Road 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker City 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 63%
Indianapolis
32.9 mi · 14%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
US 35 South
15.9 mi · 7%
East Jackson Street
6.43 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 02m from Parker City
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parker City and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parker City to Evansville?

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Parker City and 121.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker City and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker City and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 198.26 mi (319.07 km).

Parker City

#1 Parker City

City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates40.1889300, -85.2041300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.20413, 40.188929)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Parker City, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Parker City is 17:05:12, although it is 16:05:12 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.