Burlington to Evansville is 221.6 miles and takes about 4 hours 25 minutes via I-69 and I-465, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for efficiency. Plan for a predictable drive with minimal complexity.
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
110.8 miles from Burlington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
151.7 mi
2h 45m
I 465
20.7 mi
24m
US 421
17.5 mi
25m
County Road 600 East
10.5 mi
15m
South Michigan Road
8.6 mi
13m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
Michigan Street
3.4 mi
5m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 151.7 mi, about 2h 45m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 132 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,086 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,110
Quietest
2 AM
~448 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 91 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 Burlington, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on SR 22
78 ft·5 sec·SR 22
2
Turn left onto SR 29
3.4 mi·5 min·Michigan Street
3
Continue on SR 29
11 mi·15 min·County Road 600 East
4
Continue on US 421; SR 28
17 mi·25 min·US 421; SR 28
5
Enter roundabout onto US 421
130 ft·2 sec·South Michigan Road
6
Continue on US 421
8.5 mi·12 min·South Michigan Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
8
Merge onto I 465
1.1 mi·1 min·I 465
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
20 mi·23 min·I 465
Toward I 465 South
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 69
47 mi·53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
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
Given the 4 hours 25 minutes estimated drive time, leaving Burlington in the morning will allow you to reach Evansville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. The $30 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting. Pay attention to signs for I-465 as you approach Indianapolis, as this interchange can be busy. Since this is a relatively short, highway-heavy route, you have flexibility in when you depart and how often you choose to stop.
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 110.8 miles from Burlington, IN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.7 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 49 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.8 miles or 2h 21m 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 38m
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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, IN
This is one driving day of about 221.6 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Burlington, 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 151.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.4 and 221.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
41.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465 toward I 465 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 South
7
61 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
109.3 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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
213.5 mi into trip|~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
221.6 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.20 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$33.59
$67.18
premium
$4.15
$36.21
$72.41
diesel
$3.75
$32.72
$65.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.27
$10.64
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.39
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.02
$14.18
Gas CO2
78 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
Burlington, IN
Morning
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
NNE 3 to 8 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
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
8:06 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
111 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
4 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 25m 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
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 166.6
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 189.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 88% of this drive. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 151.7 miles, primarily on I-69. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising, with the transition to more varied road types occurring later in the trip. The prevalence of highway means you'll likely encounter frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach and pass through urban areas.
88% 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: 151.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.4 miles in near I 465.
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 15 significant decision points across 221.6 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 41.4 miles (I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 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 25m. Total distance: 221.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.7 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.4 miles (I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
