How far is Evansville, IN from Scipio, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Scipio, IN is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Scipio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Scipio.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Cincinnati Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Continue on Circle Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
2916 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road
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Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road
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Continue on California Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Scipio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scipio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Scipio?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Evansville and 124.1 miles from Scipio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Scipio, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scipio.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Scipio. Straight-line distance: 177.16 mi (285.11 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scipio
Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920000, -84.8182900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scipio (-84.81829, 39.392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.21 | $74.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.72 | $81.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
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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