How far is Pendleton, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
203.56 mi
03h 27m
Flight
170.21 mi
273.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.21 mi
Kilometers
273.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.56 mi
Kilometers
327.6 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Pendleton
101.3 mi
01h 43m
To Evansville
102.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Pendleton 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 75%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
State Street
18.6 mi · 9%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
West State Street
1.04 mi · 1%
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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
170.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 43m from Pendleton
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Pendleton and 102.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pendleton 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 Pendleton and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 170.21 mi (273.92 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.65 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.30 $38.08 $76.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pendleton, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Pendleton is 06:45:36, although it is 05:45:36 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.