How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Evansville, IN is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broad Ripple and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Evansville.
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Start on Winthrop Avenue
1647 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kessler Boulevard East Drive
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Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
4.4 mi · 10 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Raymond Street
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Garfield Park
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East Raymond Street
2218 ft · 43 sec · East Raymond Street
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
2290 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broad Ripple and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broad Ripple to Evansville?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Broad Ripple and 89.7 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Broad Ripple and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crane.
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Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 151.21 mi (243.35 km).
#1 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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