How far is Pleasant, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Pleasant, IN to Evansville, IN is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.42 mi
03h 12m
Flight
142.54 mi
229.4 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pleasant.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.42 mi
Kilometers
287.14 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant
2026-04-18T04:33
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:13 AM to 10:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant
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
Leavenworth
IN

Human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America

From Pleasant
88.8 mi
01h 36m
To Evansville
89.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 250

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 250

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.6 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Graham Road

    805 ft · 18 sec · North Graham Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3272 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road 62

    24.8 mi · 36 min · State Road 62

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 62

    4.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 62

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 52%
State Road 62
29.1 mi · 16%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 6%
SR 265 West
9.13 mi · 5%
Clifty Drive
5.63 mi · 3%
State Road 250
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
01h 36m from Pleasant
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Pleasant and 89.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

51 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

110 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pleasant

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates38.8708900, -85.1838400
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.183877, 38.87089)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pleasant, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Pleasant is 04:33:11, although it is 03:33:11 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.