How far is Winchester, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Winchester, IN to Evansville, IN is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
255.84 mi
04h 19m
Flight
205.21 mi
330.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.21 mi
Kilometers
330.25 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.84 mi
Kilometers
411.74 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Winchester
Wed, May 13, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-05-12T21:26
Arrive Evansville
Wed, May 13, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Paragon
IN

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

From Winchester
129.2 mi
02h 09m
To Evansville
126.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Winchester and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Greenville Avenue

    1105 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Greenville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Greenville Avenue

    2426 ft · 43 sec · East Greenville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 60%
East Greenville Avenue
61.6 mi · 24%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 6%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 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 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 09m from Winchester
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Winchester and 126.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 205.21 mi (330.25 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

City in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population4,566
Coordinates40.1719900, -84.9813500
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.981317, 40.17199)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.10
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.05 $68.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.81
Premium $4.65 $42.03 $84.05
Diesel $5.30 $47.90 $95.79

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winchester, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Winchester is 21:26:22, although it is 20:26:22 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.