Detroit to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.7 miles 617.5 km · straight line
448.1 miles actual route 721.1 km · driving distance
8h 31min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Evansville?

The distance from Detroit to Evansville is 383.7 miles (617.5 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located SW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.1 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit and Evansville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Evansville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 31min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 13min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Evansville

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM