How far is Roanoke, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Roanoke, IN to Evansville, IN is about 285 miles (458.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
284.94 mi
04h 41m
Flight
236.98 mi
381.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.98 mi
Kilometers
381.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.94 mi
Kilometers
458.56 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Roanoke
135.9 mi
02h 20m
To Evansville
149.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28.6 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Huntington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 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 Roanoke 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 54%
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 17%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
North Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Baldwin Avenue
2.91 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
237 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 20m from Roanoke
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285 miles (458.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.9 miles from Roanoke and 149.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 236.98 mi (381.38 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,706
Coordinates40.9625500, -85.3733100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.373241, 40.962546)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.06 L · about $37.90
Round trip
$75.80
20.1 gal · 76.12 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.90 $75.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.74 $85.49
Premium $4.65 $46.77 $93.55
Diesel $5.30 $53.31 $106.61

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 Roanoke, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Roanoke is 20:39:38, although it is 19:39:38 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.