How far is Sparta, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Sparta, IN to Evansville, IN is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Evansville.
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Start on the route
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Warpath Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Warpath Drive
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Continue on North County Road 700 East
4.6 mi · 8 min · North County Road 700 East
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Adams Street
20.7 mi · 31 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road
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Turn right onto Clifty Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Road 62
24.8 mi · 36 min · State Road 62
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Continue on State Road 62
4.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 62
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparta and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Evansville?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Sparta and 98.7 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sparta and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparta and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lanesville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 156.55 mi (251.95 km).
#1 Sparta
Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,992 |
| Coordinates | 39.1053300, -85.0452300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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