How far is Tippecanoe, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Tippecanoe, IN to Evansville, IN is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.82 mi
04h 44m
Flight
236.25 mi
380.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.25 mi
Kilometers
380.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.82 mi
Kilometers
450.33 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 2, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Tippecanoe
Sun, May 3, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tippecanoe
2026-05-02T19:12
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 2, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tippecanoe
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Tippecanoe
140.9 mi
02h 22m
To Evansville
138.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tippecanoe and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on 18B Road

    6 m · 3 sec · 18B Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 25

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Road 25

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 22 sec · East 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3183 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Old US Highway 31

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31

  8. 8

    Turn left

    67 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tippecanoe 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 55%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
State Road 25
9.58 mi · 3%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 22m from Tippecanoe
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Tippecanoe and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tippecanoe to Evansville?

The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 140.9 miles from Tippecanoe and 138.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Tippecanoe and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tippecanoe and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 236.25 mi (380.21 km).

Tippecanoe

#1 Tippecanoe

Township in Marshall County, Indiana

Population8,863
Coordinates41.2089300, -86.1150000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: 18B Road (-86.115, 41.20893)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.38 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.44
19.74 gal · 74.76 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.22 $74.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.98 $83.95
Premium $4.65 $45.93 $91.87
Diesel $5.30 $52.35 $104.70

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tippecanoe, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Tippecanoe is 19:12:20, although it is 18:12:20 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.