Spanning 209.9 miles across the Indiana heartland, this route connects Anderson to Evansville in approximately 4 hours. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, though you could easily extend it if you prefer a slower pace. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on I-69, making this a highly predictable trek through the Midwest. Expect to budget roughly $32 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused path provides a reliable link between the two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.9 miles from Anderson, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
196.1 mi
3h 35m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
8m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 196.1 mi, about 3h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, IN and Evansville, IN.
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Start on Jackson Street
105 ft·7 sec·Jackson Street
2
Turn left
357 ft·31 sec
3
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Brown-Delaware Street
4
Continue on Brown Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Brown Street
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·Pendleton Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 38
21 mi·22 min·I 69; SR 38
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
14
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
15
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
16
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
17
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
19
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
20
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
21
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
22
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a four-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing an overnight stay. I recommend planning for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 196.1-mile primary stretch on I-69 and keep your energy levels steady. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long interstate portion, and consider topping off your tank before you hit the final leg of the trip. Because the route is so heavily reliant on major highways, monitor local traffic reports for the Evansville metro area, particularly as you transition onto the East Lloyd Expressway, to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 104.9 miles from Anderson, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.1 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
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 Anderson, 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 Anderson, IN
This is one driving day of about 209.9 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Anderson, 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 196.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 97.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
26.3 mi into trip|~34m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
27.3 mi into trip|~35m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
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49 mi into trip|~1h 1m 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
5
97.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.82 one way
$65.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.03
$72.06
premium
$4.89
$40.39
$80.79
diesel
$5.61
$46.34
$92.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63
0
$22.04
$10.08
Efficient EV
52.5
0
$18.37
$8.40
EV Truck/SUV
84
1
$29.39
$13.43
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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 14, 2026
Origin
Anderson, IN
Late night
in Anderson on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused interstate experience, as 95% of your travel takes place on high-speed highways. The journey is dominated by a long, 196.1-mile stretch on I-69, which accounts for nearly the entire duration of the trip. You will find the road character consistent and efficient, shifting only as you transition onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the East Lloyd Expressway upon your arrival in Evansville. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that favors speed and directness over the winding, technical turns of secondary roads. Prepare for a steady pace that requires minimal navigation changes until you reach the final urban approach.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 196.1 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 209.9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Anderson is a small city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to a nice downtown and the impressive Paramount Theatre.
The city was named after Chief William "Adam" Anderson who was part Delaware Indian, and platted around 1827. Things were all well and good for the people of Anderson until the second half of the 20th century. Then the keystones of the economy like GM pulled out or started to fold and smiles disappeared off faces pretty fast as empty storefronts popped up.
Be aware that smoking cigarettes indoors is legal in Anderson, and some restaurants do not have enclosed smoking areas.
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 4h. Total distance: 209.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 196.1 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
