How far is Evansville, IN from Meridian Hills, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Meridian Hills, IN is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.69 mi
03h 30m
Flight
152.19 mi
244.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.19 mi
Kilometers
244.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.69 mi
Kilometers
282.75 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Meridian Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
87.9 mi
01h 45m
To Meridian Hills
87.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Meridian Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Meridian Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    152.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  15. 15

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South West Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South West Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North West Street

    811 ft · 32 sec · North West Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    2320 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street, Childrens Museum

    66 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West 29th Street

    2403 ft · 1 min · West 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    5.7 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 75th Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East 75th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 75th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Meridian Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 87%
North Meridian Street
5.72 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 2%
I 65 North
1.47 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 45m from Evansville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Meridian Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Meridian Hills?

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 87.9 miles from Evansville and 87.8 miles from Meridian Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Meridian Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Meridian Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crane.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Meridian Hills. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.92 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Meridian Hills

#2 Meridian Hills

Included town in Indianapolis

Population1,718
Coordinates39.8900400, -86.1572100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Meridian Hills (-86.15721, 39.89004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.37 $52.74
Premium $4.65 $28.85 $57.71
Diesel $5.30 $32.88 $65.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Meridian Hills, IN. The current time in Evansville is 00:51:58, although it is 01:51:58 in Meridian Hills.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.