How far is Trafalgar, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Trafalgar, IN to Evansville, IN is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.14 mi
02h 38m
Flight
125.13 mi
201.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.13 mi
Kilometers
201.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.14 mi
Kilometers
246.46 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trafalgar
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trafalgar
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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Trafalgar
76.8 mi
01h 19m
To Evansville
76.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trafalgar and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2083 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morgantown Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgantown Road

    663 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    147 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trafalgar 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
129 mi · 85%
Morgantown Road
8.82 mi · 6%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 3%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Lynch Road
0.49 mi
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 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
01h 19m from Trafalgar
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trafalgar and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trafalgar to Evansville?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Trafalgar and 76.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Trafalgar 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trafalgar and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Elnora

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trafalgar and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 125.13 mi (201.38 km).

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#1 Trafalgar

Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates39.4161600, -86.1508200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pearl Street (-86.15083, 39.416226)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Trafalgar, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Trafalgar is 22:12:45, although it is 21:12:45 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.