How far is Washington, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Washington, IN to Evansville, IN is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.19 mi
01h 08m
Flight
51.65 mi
83.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.65 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T06:54
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 30, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:09 AM to 10:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Francisco
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Washington
31.6 mi
00h 34m
To Evansville
26.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hefron Street

    602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast 4th Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East National Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3167 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.3 mi · 55 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 Washington 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East National Highway
53.8 mi · 92%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 7%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 4%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Lynch Road
0.49 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East National Highway

Merge slight left

51.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francisco
00h 34m from Washington
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Francisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Washington and 26.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Francisco

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

41 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
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Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.12 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population12,635
Coordinates38.6592200, -87.1727900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 3rd Street (-87.172349, 38.659225)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Washington, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Washington is 06:54:30, although it is 05:54:30 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.