Day trip from St. Louis to Evansville
Evansville lies 242 km (150 mi) east of St. Louis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 242 km (150 mi) apart, Evansville is a realistic day trip from St. Louis: about 3 h 56 min each way by road.
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| St. Louis | Evansville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 279,695 | 119,943 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
What to see in Evansville
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library | 1,169,652 | 2016 |
The busiest is Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library at 1,169,652 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Evansville
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Staying in Evansville
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Common questions
How far is Evansville from St. Louis?
242 km (150 mi) in a straight line, east of St. Louis; by road roughly 295 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Evansville by road?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. Louis and Evansville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.