How far is Evansville, IN from Tippecanoe, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Tippecanoe, IN is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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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.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Tippecanoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Tippecanoe.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3183 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto 18B Road
6 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Tippecanoe.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tippecanoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Tippecanoe?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 Tippecanoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 5:52 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 Tippecanoe, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evansville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tippecanoe.
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 Tippecanoe. Straight-line distance: 236.25 mi (380.21 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tippecanoe
Township in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 8,863 |
| Coordinates | 41.2089300, -86.1150000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tippecanoe (-86.115, 41.20893)
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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