This 103.6-mile drive from Bedford to Evansville, Indiana, is a straightforward 2-hour and 14-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing I-69 and US-50, the route is largely highway-focused, making for an efficient travel day within the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, so it's an easy option if you're looking for a simple point-to-point drive without needing to break it up over multiple days. The entire route stays within Indiana, offering a consistent regional feel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Bedford, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
51.3 mi
55m
US 50
29.3 mi
43m
West Broadway Street
11.5 mi
17m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
Mitchell Road
2.3 mi
3m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
M Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on L Street
363 ft·14 sec·L Street
2
Turn left onto US 50
448 ft·12 sec·15th Street
3
Turn left onto US 50
0.6 mi·53 sec·M Street
4
Continue on US 50 BUS
2.3 mi·3 min·Mitchell Road
5
Merge onto US 50; SR 37
1.3 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 37
6
Turn right onto US 50
28 mi·41 min·US 50
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 50; US 150
12 mi·17 min·West Broadway Street
8
Turn left
0.4 mi·50 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
51 mi·55 min·I 69
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
11
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
12
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
13
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
14
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
16
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
17
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
18
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 14-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only 103.6 miles and a $16 fuel estimate, you likely won't need more than one fuel stop, if any. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from I-69 to US-50, as services can be more spaced out on certain highway sections. The longest stretch on I-69 is over 50 miles, so plan your breaks before or after this segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.8 miles from Bedford, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, IN
This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bedford, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 51.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / 15th Street
Turn left onto US 50 / 15th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / M Street
Turn left onto US 50 / M Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
95.6 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
103.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.78
$35.57
premium
$4.89
$19.94
$39.87
diesel
$5.61
$22.87
$45.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.14
EV Truck/SUV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Bedford, IN
Late night
in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 82% of this 103.6-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on I-69, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 51.3 miles. While US-50 and West Broadway Street offer some variation as you approach your destination, the overall personality of this drive is one of steady progress on major roadways. You'll encounter a mix of open highway and transitioning local roads as you get closer to Evansville, but the emphasis remains on efficient travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 50. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / 15th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evansville, IN before heading back.
