10 Cities Near Evansville + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Evansville, Indiana, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Owensboro, Bowling Green, Bloomington.
The closest notable city to Evansville, Indiana is Owensboro, about 28 mi (45 km) away — roughly 54 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bowling Green | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bloomington | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Louisville | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clarksville | 100 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Terre Haute | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hendersonville | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Nashville | 132 mi / 212 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Greenwood | 138 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Indianapolis | 145 mi / 233 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Evansville
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Owensboro, Bowling Green, Bloomington, Louisville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Evansville
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Clarksville, Terre Haute, Hendersonville, Nashville, Greenwood. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Evansville include Owensboro, Bowling Green, Bloomington, Louisville, Clarksville. The closest is Owensboro, about 28 miles (45 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.