Traveling from Evansville to Crown Point covers 255.8 miles across the heart of Indiana. Expect a drive time of approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. You will primarily navigate via US 41, SR 63, and West 109th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, it is a relatively budget-friendly trip for those crossing the state. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, the transition feels consistent rather than jarring. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this highway-focused route is straightforward and efficient for solo drivers or families alike.
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
127.9 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
186.3 mi
4h
SR 63
63.3 mi
1h 20m
West 109th Avenue
5.5 mi
9m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
South Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 186.3 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Crown Point, 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
58 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre HauteUse the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
Toward Chicago
7
Continue on US 41
76 mi·1 hr 37 min·US 41
8
Turn right onto US 231
5.5 mi·9 min·West 109th Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto US 231; SR 55
94 ft·1 sec·South Court Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 231; SR 55
Trip Plan
Because this is a one-day trip, planning your departure time is key to avoiding fatigue during the five-and-a-half-hour drive. You should aim to incorporate at least one planned stop to break up the monotony of the long highway stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially while covering the extensive 186.3-mile section of US 41, so you can refuel at your convenience rather than scrambling when the tank gets low. Since the route is highway-heavy, use cruise control to manage your speed consistently across the 255.8-mile distance. Staying alert during the long, uninterrupted segments will ensure you arrive in Crown Point feeling refreshed and ready for your destination.
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 127.9 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 56 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.9 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crown Point, 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 255.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 186.3 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 255.7 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
4
250.3 mi into trip|~5h 23m in|US 231 / West 109th Avenue
Turn right onto US 231 / West 109th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
255.7 mi into trip|~5h 32m in|US 231; SR 55 / South Court Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 231; SR 55 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.99 one way
$79.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$43.91
$87.82
premium
$4.89
$49.23
$98.45
diesel
$5.61
$56.48
$112.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.7
0
$26.86
$12.28
Efficient EV
64
0
$22.38
$10.23
EV Truck/SUV
102.3
1
$35.81
$16.37
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 9 to 14 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Crown Point, IN
Late night
in Crown Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
5h 32m 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...
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$20
near mile 255.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 98% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will settle into a long, steady rhythm, particularly during the 186.3-mile stretch on US 41, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The road personality is defined by high-speed efficiency rather than winding, technical turns. As you transition between the primary thoroughfares, the landscape remains consistent, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the duration of the trip. Be prepared for a focused, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the state.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.3 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
821 ft383 ft
Total Climb
777 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
821 ft
~191.8 mi in
Elevation Range
438 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 Crown Point, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 186.3 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Crown Point, IN before the return drive.
