Cities Near Evansville
Cities near Evansville, Indiana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Owensboro, Bowling Green, Bloomington. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
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.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Owensboro
- → Best time to visit Bowling Green
- → Best time to visit Bloomington
- → Best time to visit Louisville
- → Best time to visit Clarksville
- → Best time to visit Terre Haute
- → Best time to visit Hendersonville
- → Best time to visit Nashville
- → Best time to visit Greenwood
- → Best time to visit Indianapolis