Origin
Cannelton, IN
Night in Cannelton on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cannelton, 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
1h 14m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cannelton, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.4-mile drive from Cannelton to Evansville, Indiana, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily follows Sycamore Street and US 60 before transitioning to US 231. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, this journey through the Midwest offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Indiana towns. You won't need to break this trip up, and its relatively short distance allows for flexibility in your departure time and any spontaneous stops you might decide on.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Street | 30.2 mi | 37m |
| US 60 | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| US 231 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| SR 66 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Trail Bridge | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Road 66 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sycamore Street
— 30.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannelton, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 66
3
Turn right onto SR 237
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indiana State Road 237
4
Continue on KY 69
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Trail Bridge
5
Turn left onto KY 3101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
6
Turn right onto US 60
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 60
7
Turn right onto US 231
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn right onto SR 66
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 66
10
Turn right onto SR 66
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Sycamore Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
12
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
13
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
14
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
15
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Cannelton, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 66 / State Road 66
Turn right onto SR 66 / State Road 66
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 237 / Indiana State Road 237
Turn right onto SR 237 / Indiana State Road 237
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 231
Turn right onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 66 / Sycamore Street
Turn right onto SR 66 / Sycamore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
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
2 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Cannelton to Evansville offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 30.2 miles on Sycamore Street, indicating a significant portion of the drive will be on this main artery. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, likely shifting from more local roads to higher-speed highways as you progress towards Evansville. Expect the road conditions and speed limits to change throughout the trip, requiring you to adapt your driving.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Sycamore Street.
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 0.2 miles in near SR 66 / State Road 66.
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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 66 / State Road 66): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 237 / Indiana State Road 237): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Sycamore Street. 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 0.2 miles (SR 66 / State Road 66): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 237 / Indiana State Road 237): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 231): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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