How far is Rossville, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Evansville, IN is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
220.29 mi
03h 44m
Flight
176.41 mi
283.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.41 mi
Kilometers
283.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.29 mi
Kilometers
354.53 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Sun, May 31, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T19:54
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 30, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Rossville
110.7 mi
01h 52m
To Evansville
109.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 900 North

    8 m · 6 sec · County Road 900 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Plank Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Plank Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street

    2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto IN-47

    2 mi · 4 min · IN-47

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 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 Rossville 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 69%
Indianapolis
22.4 mi · 10%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 5%
South Plank Street
9.87 mi · 4%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 52m from Rossville
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Rossville and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 110.7 miles from Rossville and 109.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rossville 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 Rossville and Partly 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 Rossville and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 176.41 mi (283.91 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

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

Population1,540
Coordinates40.4169800, -86.5947200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 900 North (-86.59472, 40.416949)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.43 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.60
15.54 gal · 58.86 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.30 $58.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.65 $36.16 $72.32
Diesel $5.30 $41.21 $82.42

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rossville, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Rossville is 19:54:13, although it is 18:54:13 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.