Spanning 178.3 miles from Broad Ripple to Evansville, this trip takes approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $27 for fuel to cover the journey through the Midwest. The route relies on a mix of local roads like Kessler Boulevard East Drive and North Keystone Avenue before transitioning onto I-70 West. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this path offers a direct and manageable connection between these two Indiana hubs.
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
88.6 miles from Broad Ripple, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
154.8 mi
2h 48m
North Keystone Avenue
4.4 mi
9m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
South East Street
1.3 mi
2m
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
1.1 mi
2m
I 65
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 154.8 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3
Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
4.4 mi·9 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
5
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
1.0 mi·1 min·I 65
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 109Toward Raymond StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft·3 sec
Toward Garfield ParkUse the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Raymond Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·East Raymond Street
10
Turn left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
11
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto South East Street
1.3 mi·2 min·South East Street
13
Take the ramp
523 ft·12 sec
Toward I 465, I 74
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 WestUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.1 mi·2 min·I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
19
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
20
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
21
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
22
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
24
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
25
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
26
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
27
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 9-minute transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the drive. Since the route involves significant local road navigation, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your travel time remains consistent. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Broad Ripple, as the $27 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and idling time in local traffic. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here; since the route is short enough to handle in one go, you can easily adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific trip is to account for the extra time needed to navigate the initial local turns before you hit the main highway segments.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.6 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.8 miles.
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 39 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broad Ripple, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 177.3 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Broad Ripple, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 154.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward Raymond Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Raymond Street
7
10.9 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Garfield Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Garfield Park
9
14.1 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
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16.5 mi into trip|~29m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.72 one way
$55.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.43
$60.87
premium
$4.89
$34.12
$68.24
diesel
$5.61
$39.15
$78.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.2
0
$18.62
$8.51
Efficient EV
44.3
0
$15.51
$7.09
EV Truck/SUV
70.9
0
$24.82
$11.35
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Late night
in Broad Ripple on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Alaska, IN
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 122.3
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 152.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from the Broad Ripple area. The initial phase of the journey requires your full attention on local arterials before you eventually merge onto the interstate system. With a highway share of 0%, this route prioritizes local navigation, making it feel less like a monotonous interstate grind and more like a hands-on driving experience. Because the road demands more maneuvering than a straight shot down a highway, you should stay alert for shifting traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its transition from city-adjacent streets to the broader stretches of I-70 West.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.8 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Keystone Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North Keystone Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 177.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Evansville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Garfield Park along the way.
Evansville is the largest city in Southern Indiana and the third-largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois tri-state area. In 2010, the city had a population of 117,000. In 2008 the Evansville metropolitan area was home to 350,000 people.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 177.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.8 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evansville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
