How far is Evansville, IN from Ripley, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ripley, IN is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.2 miles (356 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Ripley.
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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
152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West 86th Street
2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Zionsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Michigan Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Ripley.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Ripley?
The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 134.7 miles from Evansville and 134.6 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.2 miles (356 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Ripley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
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 Ripley. Straight-line distance: 221.18 mi (355.95 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-86.66029, 41.1006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $3.72 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $46.04 | $92.07 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $63.76 | $127.53 |
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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