How far is Meridian Hills, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Meridian Hills, IN to Evansville, IN is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.44 mi
03h 07m
Flight
152.19 mi
244.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.19 mi
Kilometers
244.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.44 mi
Kilometers
296.83 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian Hills
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian Hills
9:00 PM EDT
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Meridian Hills
87.9 mi
01h 33m
To Evansville
96.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 75th Street

    51 m · 12 sec · East 75th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    5.6 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 30th Street

    2873 ft · 1 min · West 30th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2208 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North West Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2343 ft · 42 sec · West Morris Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2358 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  12. 12

    Continue on West Epler Avenue

    1765 ft · 49 sec · West Epler Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 69 South: Evansville

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
152 mi · 82%
North Meridian Street
5.58 mi · 3%
South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
West 30th Street
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 33m from Meridian Hills
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian Hills and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian Hills to Evansville?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Meridian Hills and 96.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian Hills and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian Hills and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian Hills and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.92 km).

Meridian Hills

#1 Meridian Hills

Included town in Indianapolis

Population1,718
Coordinates39.8900400, -86.1572100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 75th Street (-86.15721, 39.890416)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.64 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.28 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meridian Hills, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Meridian Hills is 22:13:30, although it is 21:13:30 in Evansville.

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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.