How far is Wabash, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Wabash, IN to Evansville, IN is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.5 mi
04h 17m
Flight
215.93 mi
347.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.93 mi
Kilometers
347.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.5 mi
Kilometers
422.45 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Wabash
Wed, May 13, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabash
2026-05-12T19:23
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 12, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabash
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Wabash
125 mi
02h 08m
To Evansville
137.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Wabash and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabash 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 58%
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 11%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 8%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 5%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 2%
South 800 West
5.59 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 08m from Wabash
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wabash and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Wabash and 137.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wabash and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wabash and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabash and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 215.93 mi (347.51 km).

Wabash

#1 Wabash

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

Population9,845
Coordinates40.7978200, -85.8205400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.820549, 40.797882)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.06 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.52 gal · 70.12 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.38 $78.77
Premium $4.65 $43.10 $86.19
Diesel $5.30 $49.12 $98.23

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 Wabash, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Wabash is 19:23:20, although it is 18:23:20 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.