How far is Evansville, IN from Topeka, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Topeka, IN is about 332.1 miles (534.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Topeka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Topeka.
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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
105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on South Orange Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 6
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Turn right onto North 600 West
5.3 mi · 7 min · North 600 West
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Continue on South Main Street
2667 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
27 m · 3 sec · West Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Topeka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Topeka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Topeka?
The road trip is about 332.1 miles (534.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Evansville and 166 miles from Topeka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Topeka, 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 Mostly Sunny near Topeka.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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 Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Topeka. Straight-line distance: 268.53 mi (432.16 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Topeka
Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 41.5392200, -85.5397100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topeka (-85.53971, 41.53922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.20 | $88.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.85 | $99.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.16 | $124.33 |
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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