Columbia, South Carolina to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.2 miles 734.2 km · straight line
547.4 miles estimated 881 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Evansville?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Evansville is 456.2 miles (734.2 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located NW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.4 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Evansville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Evansville

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients