Evansville to Crawfordsville is 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m via US 41, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a straightforward drive for the most part. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick trip between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.6 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
101.4 mi
2h 6m
South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi
36m
SR 47
13.2 mi
19m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi
11m
SR 641
5.5 mi
6m
SR 59
5.3 mi
7m
State Route 59
3.8 mi
5m
South Washington Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 101.4 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Crawfordsville, IN.
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Start on this road
123 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left
332 ft·29 sec
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 41
53 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 41
5
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
49 mi·1 hr·US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
7
Continue on SR 641
5.5 mi·6 min·SR 641
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 70
11 mi·11 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
11
Turn left onto SR 59
3.8 mi·5 min·State Route 59
12
Continue on SR 59
24 mi·36 min·South Forest Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
2.6 mi·3 min·SR 59; SR 236
14
Turn left onto SR 59
2.7 mi·4 min·SR 59
15
Turn left onto SR 59
0.4 mi·32 sec·Cross Street
16
Turn right onto SR 47
13 mi·19 min·SR 47
17
Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47
1.2 mi·2 min·South Washington Street
18
Turn right onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47
0.8 mi·1 min·East Market Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto US 136
415 ft·14 sec·North Oak Street
20
Turn left onto US 136
0.6 mi·1 min·East Main Street
21
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
416 ft·20 sec·North Englewood Drive
22
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
397 ft·17 sec·Eastwood Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Eastwood Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3h 43m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Crawfordsville and still have the afternoon free. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage this in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant services is over 100 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so plan accordingly. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have flexibility if you decide to make an unplanned stop along US 41.
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 84.6 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 37 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawfordsville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN
This is one driving day of about 169.3 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Evansville, 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 US 41 for about 101.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 169.2 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
119.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
6
167.6 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Turn right onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
169.2 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Eastwood Drive
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.15 one way
$56.30 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$30.66
$61.32
premium
$5.18
$34.55
$69.09
diesel
$5.35
$35.66
$71.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.8
0
$17.78
$8.13
Efficient EV
42.3
0
$14.81
$6.77
EV Truck/SUV
67.7
0
$23.70
$10.84
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Afternoon
in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
E 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Crawfordsville, IN
Afternoon
in Crawfordsville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 76% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 101.4 miles on US 41. The transition to surface roads begins on South Forest Avenue and continues onto SR 47. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and local traffic as you approach your destination.
76% 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: 101.4 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
811 ft383 ft
Total Climb
524 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~157.2 mi in
Elevation Range
429 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Crawfordsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
119.4 mi in|~2h 27m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Kite & Key Café
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Hours: Tu-Su 06:00-14:00
McDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
IN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo 05:00-20:00; Tu-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su...
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
The longest stretch is about 101.4 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
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: Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Crawfordsville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
