How far is Portland, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Portland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
263.29 mi
04h 30m
Flight
218.92 mi
352.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.92 mi
Kilometers
352.32 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.29 mi
Kilometers
423.73 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Paragon
IN

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

From Portland
130.3 mi
02h 15m
To Evansville
133 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Portland and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Meridian Street

    1814 ft · 33 sec · North Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Votaw Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Street

    9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 58%
East McGalliard Road
50.4 mi · 19%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 7%
West State Street
9.21 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
218.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 15m from Portland
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Portland and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Portland and 133 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Portland and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 218.92 mi (352.32 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Population5,992
Coordinates40.4344900, -84.9777500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Meridian Street (-84.97788, 40.434487)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.17 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.07
18.58 gal · 70.34 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.03 $70.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.51 $79.02
Premium $4.65 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.30 $49.27 $98.55

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 Portland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Portland is 06:47:02, although it is 05:47:02 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.