How far is South Whitley, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from South Whitley, IN to Evansville, IN is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
286.97 mi
04h 53m
Flight
238.16 mi
383.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.16 mi
Kilometers
383.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.84 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Whitley
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Evansville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Whitley
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 South Whitley
138.2 mi
02h 26m
To Evansville
148.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Whitley and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    591 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Whitley 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 53%
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 17%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
South Western Avenue
2.39 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 26m from South Whitley
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Whitley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Whitley to Evansville?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 138.2 miles from South Whitley and 148.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Whitley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 South Whitley and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 238.16 mi (383.28 km).

South Whitley

#1 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 5 (-85.62794, 41.084767)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $38.20
Round trip
$76.40
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.20 $76.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.08 $86.17
Premium $4.65 $47.15 $94.29
Diesel $5.30 $53.73 $107.46

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Whitley, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in South Whitley is 03:21:41, although it is 02:21:41 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.