How far is Walkerton, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Walkerton, IN to Evansville, IN is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (399 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.84 mi
05h 04m
Flight
247.91 mi
398.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.91 mi
Kilometers
398.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.84 mi
Kilometers
487.37 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Walkerton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walkerton
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walkerton
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Walkerton
154.1 mi
02h 32m
To Evansville
148.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Walkerton and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 51%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
106 mi · 35%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Road
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
02h 32m from Walkerton
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walkerton and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Walkerton and 148.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (399 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walkerton 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 Walkerton and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walkerton and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 247.91 mi (398.97 km).

Walkerton

#1 Walkerton

Town in Indiana, USA

Population2,250
Coordinates41.4667100, -86.4830700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Rd (-86.483058, 41.46672)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.45 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
21.38 gal · 80.9 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.46 $90.93
Premium $4.65 $49.75 $99.50
Diesel $5.30 $56.70 $113.40

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 Walkerton, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Walkerton is 23:32:10, although it is 22:32:10 in Evansville.

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.