How far is Ripley, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Ripley, IN to Evansville, IN is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.2 miles (356 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Evansville.
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Start on 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto North 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · North 300 W
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Monticello Street
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Continue on South Huddleston Road
25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1747 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
19.6 mi · 23 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
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 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 Ripley 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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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 Ripley and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Evansville?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 135.4 miles from Ripley and 131.5 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.2 miles (356 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ripley and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ripley and Areas Of Frost then 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 Ripley and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 221.18 mi (355.95 km).
#1 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $35.00 | $70.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $40.72 | $81.45 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $63.23 | $126.45 |
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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