Charleston, West Virginia to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.8 miles 519.5 km · straight line
387.4 miles estimated 623.4 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Evansville?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Evansville is 322.8 miles (519.5 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located W of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Evansville

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

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Evansville

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients