Traveling from Delaware to Evansville covers 193.1 miles across the Indiana Midwest, typically taking about 4 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a relaxed pace. You will primarily navigate via I-64, State Road 62, and South Adams Street to complete the trek. Budgeting approximately $29 for fuel should keep you moving comfortably throughout the trip. This highway-focused drive offers a straightforward transit through the state, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without unnecessary complications.
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
96.6 miles from Delaware, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
92.1 mi
1h 39m
State Road 62
29.1 mi
43m
South Adams Street
20.7 mi
30m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
SR 62
9.1 mi
10m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 350
5.1 mi
9m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on East Delaware 2nd Street
44 ft·4 sec·East Delaware 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
275 ft·13 sec·North Delaware College Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 350
5.1 mi·9 min·SR 350
4
Turn left onto US 421
4.3 mi·6 min·North Buckeye Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; US 421
6
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129
21 mi·30 min·South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Michigan Road
8
Turn right onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 62
25 mi·36 min·State Road 62
11
Continue on SR 62
4.4 mi·7 min·State Road 62
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp onto SR 62
9.1 mi·10 min·SR 62
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 WestUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
14
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
15
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi·11 min·I 69; SR 57
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
19
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
20
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
21
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
22
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
24
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
25
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
26
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
27
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 193.1-mile trek. Departing early in the morning allows you to avoid potential traffic fluctuations and arrive in Evansville with plenty of time to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $29 estimated cost can vary depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current local pricing. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your major refueling before heading onto the longer 92.1-mile stretch of I-64 to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted drive.
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 96.6 miles from Delaware, IN, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 42 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 25m
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 Delaware, 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 Delaware, IN
This is one driving day of about 193.1 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Delaware, 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 64 for about 92.1 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 0 and 174.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Delaware College Street
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip|~17m in|US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
38.3 mi into trip|~59m in|SR 56; SR 62
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|SR 62
Take the ramp onto SR 62 toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
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174.2 mi into trip|~3h 42m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.19 one way
$60.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.15
$66.29
premium
$4.89
$37.16
$74.32
diesel
$5.61
$42.63
$85.27
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: 67.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.28
$9.27
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.03
$12.36
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 20, 2026
Origin
Delaware, IN
Morning
in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
21 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 7m 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.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 146.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with roughly 66% of your time spent on high-speed routes. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest stretch of 92.1 miles on I-64, which provides a consistent pace for the bulk of your travel. As you transition from the interstate onto State Road 62 and local paths like South Adams Street, the driving environment shifts from open highway cruising to more localized road conditions. This mix ensures you spend the majority of your 4-hour journey on major thoroughfares while finishing with the necessary maneuvering to arrive at your final destination in Evansville.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and State Road 62. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Delaware College Street.
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 193.1 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: near the start (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delaware, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 193.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
