Chesterfield to Evansville is 217 miles and takes about 4h 4m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, taking you through the Midwest's familiar landscapes. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip that doesn't require overnight planning. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path with minimal fuss.
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
108.5 miles from Chesterfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
175.5 mi
3h 13m
SR 67
31.9 mi
34m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Plum Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 175.5 mi, about 3h 13m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,704 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Chesterfield, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on South Washington Street
28 ft·3 sec·South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto West Plum Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·West Plum Street
3
Turn right onto SR 32
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West
0.1 mi·25 sec·North 500 East; South 1000 West
5
Turn left onto Old State Rd 67
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old State Rd 67
6
Continue on West Commerce Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Commerce Road
7
Take the ramp onto SR 67
32 mi·34 min·SR 67
Toward Indianapolis
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
13
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
14
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
15
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
16
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
18
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
19
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
20
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
21
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 4-hour drive is easily completed in a single day, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. A morning departure around 9 AM would allow for a mid-afternoon arrival, giving you ample time to settle in. With only 217 miles, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Evansville, as the longest stretch without a major break is a significant 175.5 miles on I 69.
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 108.5 miles from Chesterfield, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.5 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 2h 3m 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 18m
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 Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 217 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Chesterfield, 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 175.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.4 and 208.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33.4 mi into trip|~38m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
34.4 mi into trip|~39m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
8
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
104.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
208.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.05 one way
$64.09 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.38
$70.76
premium
$4.72
$40.29
$80.58
diesel
$4.80
$40.97
$81.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.1
0
$22.79
$10.42
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$18.99
$8.68
EV Truck/SUV
86.8
1
$30.38
$13.89
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Chesterfield, IN
Evening
in Chesterfield on Monday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
NNW 0 to 10 mph70% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 4:54PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Evansville, IN
Evening
in Evansville on Monday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 9 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 4:54PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
87°F
Bloomington, IN
109 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
30 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 4m 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...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 164.6
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
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 187.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 98% of the 217 miles on major roads like I 69 and SR 67. You'll experience a long stretch of uninterrupted driving, covering 175.5 miles on I 69 before transitioning to surface roads for the final segment into Evansville via East Lloyd Expressway. Expect a consistent cruising pace with frequent exits along the interstate portions.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 175.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 67. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in near I 69.
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 217 miles you will encounter 16 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 33.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4m. Total distance: 217 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 175.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
