Evansville to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.6 miles 160.3 km · straight line
117.6 miles actual route 189.2 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Louisville?

The distance from Evansville to Louisville is 99.6 miles (160.3 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ENE of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.6 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Evansville and Louisville. 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 Evansville to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Louisville

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM