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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
152.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South West Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North West Street
811 ft · 32 sec · North West Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
2320 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street, Childrens Museum
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 29th Street
2403 ft · 1 min · West 29th Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
5.7 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East 75th Street
51 m · 5 sec · East 75th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
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 Evansville and Meridian Hills. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.92 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian Hills
Included town in Indianapolis
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 39.8900400, -86.1572100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian Hills (-86.15721, 39.89004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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