How far is Spencer, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Spencer, IN to Evansville, IN is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Evansville.
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Start on North Main Street
37 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Morgan Street
2846 ft · 1 min · West Morgan Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Main Street
1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on North Commercial Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn slight left
16.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Ellen Street
1299 ft · 26 sec · Ellen Street
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Continue on County Road 425 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Spencer and Evansville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 425 E
Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Evansville?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Spencer and 56.3 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spencer 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 Spencer and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 100.25 mi (161.34 km).
#1 Spencer
Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,262 |
| Coordinates | 39.2867100, -86.7625100 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
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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