Connecting Clarksville to Evansville, this 117.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Indiana Midwest. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $18, it is a cost-effective route that requires minimal planning. Since the entire drive stays within Indiana, you will experience consistent regional surroundings throughout the trip. Whether you are heading west for business or a quick getaway, this direct connection allows you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Clarksville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
93.8 mi
1h 42m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Spring Street
2.2 mi
6m
Brown's Station Way
1.4 mi
2m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
East Bowne Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on East Brooks Avenue
32 ft·8 sec·East Brooks Avenue
2
Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Eastern Boulevard
3
Turn left onto East Bowne Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·East Bowne Boulevard
4
Continue on North Clark Boulevard
363 ft·12 sec·North Clark Boulevard
5
Turn left
116 ft·14 sec
6
Turn right onto Brown's Station Way
1.4 mi·2 min·Brown's Station Way
7
Continue on East Spring Street
2.2 mi·6 min·East Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
9
Merge onto I 64; US 150
3.4 mi·4 min·I 64; US 150
10
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi·11 min·I 69; SR 57
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
Because this route is manageable in under 2.5 hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on I-64 and I-69, so monitor your fuel levels before merging onto these major arteries to ensure you stay within your $18 budget. If you find yourself needing a break, plan to stretch your legs before you hit the final segment on the East Lloyd Expressway. Prioritizing a steady pace will help you navigate the highway-heavy sections with ease.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Clarksville, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, IN
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Clarksville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 93.8 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 0 and 117.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Bowne Boulevard
Turn left onto East Bowne Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
98.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Hen...
5
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
117.4 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.37 one way
$36.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.17
$40.34
premium
$4.89
$22.61
$45.22
diesel
$5.61
$25.94
$51.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.34
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clarksville, IN
Morning
in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
2h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel time spent on major interstates and expressways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-64, which accounts for a substantial 93.8-mile stretch of the journey. The transition from the rural stretches of the interstate into the final leg on the East Lloyd Expressway provides a clear shift in pace as you arrive in Evansville. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than winding local roads. It is a practical, no-nonsense route designed for steady travel and maintaining highway speeds.
92% 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: 93.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 69. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eastern Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 117.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bowne Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
914 ft383 ft
Total Climb
740 ft
Total Descent
812 ft
Highest Point
914 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
531 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clarksville, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
98.5 mi in|~1h 54m
Kentucky
98.5 mi in|~1h 54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bowne Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evansville, IN before heading back.
