Origin
Boonville, IN
Morning in Boonville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, IN to Evansville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 18 miles from Boonville to Evansville is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This short commute is ideal for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stay or complex planning. You will primarily navigate via West Main Street, State Road 62, and State Road 261 to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an exceptionally budget-friendly route within the Midwest. It serves as a practical connection between these two Indiana locations, offering a no-fuss experience for travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 66 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Road 261 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Road 62 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 41 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 66
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on SR 61
283 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto SR 61; SR 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on SR 62
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Road 62
4
Turn left onto SR 261
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 261
5
Turn right onto SR 66
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 66
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
7
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
8
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
9
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
10
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 61; SR 62 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 61; SR 62 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 261 / State Road 261
Turn left onto SR 261 / State Road 261
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 66 / State Route 66
Turn right onto SR 66 / State Route 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 41 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 41 South
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way between these two Indiana towns. Because the route relies entirely on local roads and state highways, you will encounter zero highway miles, making this a more engaged, hands-on driving experience. The road profile is consistent throughout, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. You will feel the transition from the smaller-town atmosphere of Boonville as you navigate the turns that characterize this 28-minute trip. It is a steady, predictable drive that keeps your attention on the road rather than on high-speed cruising.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on State Route 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 61; SR 62 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 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 (SR 61; SR 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 261 / State Road 261): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SR 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
441 ft
381 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
441 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
60 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on State Route 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 61; SR 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 261 / State Road 261): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SR 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evansville, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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