Bristol, Tennessee to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310 miles 498.9 km · straight line
387.5 miles estimated 623.6 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Evansville?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Evansville is 310 miles (498.9 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located WNW of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.5 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Evansville in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Evansville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Evansville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Evansville

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients