How far is Rensselaer, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Rensselaer, IN to Evansville, IN is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rensselaer and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rensselaer and Evansville.
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Start on North Cullen Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Cullen Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
9 mi · 14 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
107 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
2371 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rensselaer and Evansville.
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 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 Rensselaer and Partly Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rensselaer to Evansville?
The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 133.3 miles from Rensselaer and 98.4 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rensselaer and Partly Sunny near Evansville.
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 Rensselaer and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 205.79 mi (331.18 km).
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.85 | $61.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.39 | $86.77 |
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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