How far is Evansville, IN from Ossian, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ossian, IN is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Morgan County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Ossian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Ossian.
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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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Huntington, Markle
2110 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
2404 ft · 42 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn straight onto East Markle Road
126 m · 7 sec · East Markle Road
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Continue on West Logan Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · West Logan Street
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
29 m · 4 sec · East Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Ossian.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Ossian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Ossian?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Evansville and 140.7 miles from Ossian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Ossian, 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 Ossian.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
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 Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Ossian. Straight-line distance: 237.83 mi (382.75 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ossian
Town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,370 |
| Coordinates | 40.8806000, -85.1663600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossian (-85.16636, 40.8806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.23 | $84.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.67 | $105.34 |
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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