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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.48 mi
02h 01m
Flight
100.25 mi
161.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.25 mi
Kilometers
161.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.48 mi
Kilometers
182.63 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Spencer
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Spencer
57.2 mi
01h 00m
To Evansville
56.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    2846 ft · 1 min · West Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ellen Street

    1299 ft · 26 sec · Ellen Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 425 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Spencer and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 425 E
67.4 mi · 59%
US Highway 231
16.9 mi · 15%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
North Commercial Street
3.44 mi · 3%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 00m from Spencer
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 100.25 mi (161.34 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

Population2,262
Coordinates39.2867100, -86.7625100
Altitude171
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 (-86.762556, 39.286709)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spencer, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Spencer is 19:55:00, although it is 18:55:00 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.