This 210-mile drive from Evansville, IN to Edgewood, IN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the journey on major roads, making it a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it's an economical option for exploring within Indiana. You'll be spending most of your time on I-69, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Midwest without significant detours or complexities.
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
105 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
196.7 mi
3h 36m
East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi
4m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Raible Avenue
1.8 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi
2m
Nichol Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Pendleton Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Morgan Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 196.7 mi, about 3h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Edgewood, IN.
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Start on this road
123 ft·13 sec·this road
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Turn left
332 ft·26 sec
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
127 ft·6 sec·East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Garvin Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Garvin Street
5
Turn right onto John Street
243 ft·4 sec·John Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto SR 62
4.2 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
8
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi·2 min·North Burkhardt Road
9
Turn right onto SR 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Morgan Avenue
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
162 mi·2 hr 57 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
18 mi·19 min·I 69
15
Take the exit onto SR 38
0.2 mi·22 sec·SR 38
Exit 222Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson
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Turn left onto SR 38
0.7 mi·1 min·Pendleton Avenue
17
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
18
Turn left onto West 38th Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West 38th Street
19
Turn right onto Raible Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·Raible Avenue
20
Turn left onto SR 32
1.1 mi·2 min·Nichol Avenue
21
Turn right onto Edgewood Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Edgewood Drive
22
Turn left onto Maple Road
40 ft·1 sec·Maple Road
23
Arrive at destination
Maple Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, this route is best tackled in one day. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one suggested stop and a long uninterrupted stretch of 196.7 miles on I-69, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. The $33 fuel estimate suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition from city roads in Evansville to the open highway as you begin your journey.
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 105 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.7 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105 miles or 1h 58m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, 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 210.1 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 69 for about 196.7 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 0.1 and 203.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
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7.1 mi into trip|~11m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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181.3 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
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203.8 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|SR 38
Take the exit onto SR 38 toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 222
Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: And...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.85 one way
$65.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.06
$72.13
premium
$4.89
$40.43
$80.86
diesel
$5.61
$46.39
$92.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63
0
$22.06
$10.08
Efficient EV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
EV Truck/SUV
84
1
$29.41
$13.45
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edgewood, IN
Late night
in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Alaska, IN
105 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 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
4h 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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 50.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 210-mile journey, with 96% of the drive on major roads. The primary artery is I-69, which you'll be on for a significant stretch of 196.7 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions for large portions of the drive. While the profile is largely highway, the initial and final segments might involve city surface streets like East Lloyd Expressway and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, offering a brief change of pace before merging onto the main interstate.
96% 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: 196.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
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 210.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 210.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 196.7 miles on I 69. 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.
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: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgewood, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
