How far is Tri-Lakes, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Tri-Lakes, IN to Evansville, IN is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tri-Lakes and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tri-Lakes and Evansville.
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Start on East Beech Avenue
593 ft · 28 sec · East Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Street
67 m · 14 sec · Hall Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Avenue
87 m · 8 sec · North Willow Avenue
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Continue on North Old 102
547 ft · 15 sec · North Old 102
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Turn right onto East South Center Street
924 ft · 25 sec · East South Center Street
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Continue on North Old 102
1783 ft · 49 sec · North Old 102
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Turn slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Continue on East 500 North
1.5 km · 2 min · East 500 North
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 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 Tri-Lakes and Evansville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Tri-Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tri-Lakes to Evansville?
The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Tri-Lakes and 156.6 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tri-Lakes 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 Tri-Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tri-Lakes and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 252.45 mi (406.28 km).
#1 Tri-Lakes
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.2458800, -85.4419200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.38 | $112.76 |
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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