Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
178.3 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Evansville, IN covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kessler Boulevard East Drive, North Keystone Avenue, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.2 miles from Broad Ripple, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 178.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kessler Boulevard East Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Keystone Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garfield Park | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Raymond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Evansville, IN.
Start on Winthrop Avenue
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Raymond Street
Keep slight right to continue on Garfield Park
Turn right onto East Raymond Street
Turn left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
Merge slight left
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Broad Ripple, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broad Ripple, IN
This is one driving day of about 178.3 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.2 mi from Broad Ripple, IN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Evansville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evansville, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.08 one way
$54.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
89 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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