How far is Scipio, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Scipio, IN to Evansville, IN is about 245.4 miles (395 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scipio and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scipio and Evansville.
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Start on the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto California Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road
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Continue on New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
1.1 km · 2 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
3085 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Cincinnati Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 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 Scipio 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 64 West
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
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 Scipio and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scipio to Evansville?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (395 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from Scipio and 122.3 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.66 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scipio and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scipio and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scipio and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 177.16 mi (285.11 km).
#1 Scipio
Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920000, -84.8182900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.83 | $73.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
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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