How far is Evansville, IN from Ross, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ross, IN is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
270.53 mi
05h 48m
Flight
245.6 mi
395.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.6 mi
Kilometers
395.26 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.53 mi
Kilometers
435.37 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Tue, May 5, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-05T05:28
Arrive Ross
Tue, May 5, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:22 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
Highland
IN

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

From Evansville
135.4 mi
02h 54m
To Ross
135.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Ross.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2685 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chase Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 41%
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 21%
State Road 14
41.4 mi · 15%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Chase Street
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
02h 54m from Evansville
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Ross?

The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Evansville and 135.1 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highland, 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 Highland.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

42 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Ross. Straight-line distance: 245.6 mi (395.26 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Ross (-87.37476, 41.5267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.14 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.1 gal · 72.28 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.62 $81.23
Premium $4.65 $44.45 $88.89
Diesel $5.30 $50.65 $101.31

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Ross. The current time is 05:28:55.

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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.