How far is Tell City, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Evansville, IN is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.34 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.24 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Tell City
Sun, May 31, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tell City
2026-05-31T06:09
Arrive Evansville
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tell City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Centerville
IN

Town in Indiana

From Tell City
26.2 mi
00h 33m
To Evansville
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mozart Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Mozart Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 66

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Road 66

  5. 5

    Continue on East County Road 800 North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 North

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    30.2 mi · 37 min · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tell City and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sycamore Street
30.2 mi · 58%
East County Road 800 North
16.2 mi · 31%
State Road 66
3.52 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sycamore Street

Turn right onto Sycamore Street

30.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 33m from Tell City
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tell City to Evansville?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Tell City and 26.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

44 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

78 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.14 km).

Tell City

#1 Tell City

County seat in Indiana

Population7,211
Coordinates37.9514400, -86.7677700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.767844, 37.951441)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tell City and Evansville. The current time is 06:09:28.

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.