How far is Richland, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Richland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
215.59 mi
03h 36m
Flight
156.94 mi
252.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.94 mi
Kilometers
252.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.59 mi
Kilometers
346.96 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in Richland
Wed, May 13, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:37 AM to 10:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland
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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Richland
97.8 mi
01h 48m
To Evansville
117.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 mi · 28 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

    1239 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West McKay Road

    12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

    18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2705 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
130 mi · 60%
State Road 44
18.6 mi · 9%
West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 6%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
I 74 West
2.81 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 48m from Richland
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richland and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Richland and 117.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richland and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 156.94 mi (252.57 km).

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#1 Richland

Unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana

Population1,796
Coordinates39.4975500, -85.3949700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 244 (-85.394971, 39.497383)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.8 L · about $28.70
Round trip
$57.39
15.22 gal · 57.6 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.70 $57.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.37 $64.73
Premium $4.65 $35.42 $70.83
Diesel $5.30 $40.36 $80.73

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Richland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Richland is 19:50:20, although it is 18:50:20 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.