Andrews, IN to Evansville, IN is 264.6 miles and takes about 5h 5m via I 69 and South Strawtown Pike, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. The profile is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under six hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
132.3 miles from Andrews, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
178.6 mi
3h 17m
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi
38m
North Marion Road
16.8 mi
19m
SR 37
12.9 mi
17m
North Huntington Road
5.3 mi
5m
Wabash Road
4 mi
5m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 178.6 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,714 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~472 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, IN and Evansville, IN.
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Start on SR 105
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 24
4.0 mi·5 min·Wabash Road
3
Turn right onto SR 9
17 mi·19 min·North Marion Road
4
Continue on SR 9
5.3 mi·5 min·North Huntington Road
5
Continue on SR 9
2.9 mi·3 min·North Baldwin Avenue
6
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.4 mi·4 min·South Western Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi·38 min·South Strawtown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
9
Continue on SR 37
13 mi·17 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi·3 min·I 69
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
16
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
17
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
18
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
19
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
21
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
22
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
23
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
24
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Andrews, IN in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the 5h 5m drive to Evansville, IN. Since the longest stretch without a major stop is 178.6 miles, you might consider a brief fuel or stretch break around the halfway point, though it's not strictly necessary for a single-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is around $41, so budget accordingly. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility if you decide to linger at a rest stop or encounter minor delays.
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 132.3 miles from Andrews, IN, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.6 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Andrews, 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 Andrews, IN
This is one driving day of about 264.6 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Andrews, 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 178.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.1 and 256.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
82 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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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103.8 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
152.3 mi into trip|~3h 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
5
256.6 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.76 one way
$87.53 round trip
$4.20/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$47.52
$95.05
premium
$5.23
$54.48
$108.97
diesel
$6.20
$64.58
$129.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.4
0
$27.78
$12.70
Efficient EV
66.2
0
$23.15
$10.58
EV Truck/SUV
105.8
1
$37.04
$16.93
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 11, 2026
Origin
Andrews, IN
Morning
in Andrews on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Monday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Sunny
NNW 5 to 8 mph24% chanceLive forecast
58°F
Beech Grove, IN
132 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
9 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
5h 5m 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.
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 209.9
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 237.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 74% of the 264.6 miles on highways, with the longest highway stretch covering 178.6 miles on I 69. The highway portion will likely feel like steady cruising with fewer turns. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition from the interstate to surface roads like South Strawtown Pike and North Marion Road, which will likely involve more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 178.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Strawtown Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.1 miles in near I 69.
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 17 significant decision points across 264.6 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 81.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•University of Evansville — private university in Evansville, Indiana, United States
•USS LST-325 — 1942 LST-1-class tank landing ship, later converted to a museum ship
•Masonic Temple — Masonic temple in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 264.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 178.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.8 miles (I 69): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evansville, IN before the return drive.
