How far is Evansville, IN from Nappanee, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Nappanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Nappanee.
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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
162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Market Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Nappanee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Nappanee?
The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Evansville and 156 miles from Nappanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Nappanee, 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 Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.
Stop Ideas Near Hendricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Nappanee. Straight-line distance: 253.45 mi (407.89 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nappanee
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,845 |
| Coordinates | 41.4428300, -86.0013900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nappanee (-86.00139, 41.44283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.40 | $116.79 |
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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