Brookville, IN to Evansville, IN is 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 38m via I 74 West and SR 3 South, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route largely follows surface roads for most of its length, offering a more grounded travel experience than a pure interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day.
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
112.6 miles from Brookville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
106.6 mi
1h 54m
I 74
29.5 mi
31m
SR 46
21.6 mi
31m
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi
22m
Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
12m
SR 3
7 mi
9m
SR 1
6.1 mi
10m
US 52
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 106.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on US 52; SR 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 52; SR 1
4.5 mi·6 min·US 52; SR 1
3
Turn right onto SR 1
6.1 mi·10 min·SR 1
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74
29 mi·31 min·I 74
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 134AToward SR 3 South: Greensburg
7
Continue on SR 3
7.0 mi·9 min·SR 3
8
Continue on SR 46
12 mi·17 min·SR 46
9
Continue on 25th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·25th Street
10
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi·1 min·County Road 650 East
11
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi·7 min·County Road 50 North
12
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi·40 sec·North National Road
13
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·10th Street
14
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·3rd Street
16
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi·12 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
17
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi·13 min·SR 46
18
Turn left onto SR 46
19 mi·22 min·Van Buren Street
19
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·South College Avenue
20
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
21
Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
23
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi·2 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
26
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
27
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
28
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
29
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
31
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
32
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
33
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
34
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m drive time, leaving Brookville in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Evansville before evening. The route has one recommended stop, so consider breaking up the 225.1 miles around the halfway point for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $38 and you'll be on surface roads with potentially more frequent stops. The flexibility of a surface road route means you can adjust your pace as needed, but be mindful of local speed limits and traffic patterns.
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 112.6 miles from Brookville, IN, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.6 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 32m 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 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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, IN
This is one driving day of about 225.1 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Brookville, 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 106.6 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 225.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
41.2 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 134A
Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
5
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
112.8 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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
217.1 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
225.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.57 one way
$61.15 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$34.12
$68.24
premium
$4.15
$36.78
$73.56
diesel
$3.75
$33.23
$66.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.64
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.51
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 17, 2026
Origin
Brookville, IN
Morning
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
NNE 8 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 6:52AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
48°F
Bloomington, IN
113 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
11 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
4h 38m 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
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 170.8
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
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 209.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% of the route being highway. You'll transition from I 74 West to SR 3 South and then onto 25th Street, navigating through towns and local communities. Expect a steady pace with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you travel through populated areas. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the profile indicates mostly surface roads, so plan for a consistent, non-highway driving experience.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.1 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 4h 38m. Total distance: 225.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.6 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
