This 149.3-mile journey from Evansville, IN to Hall, IN is designed for a single day of driving, typically taking around 3 hours to complete. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip, as there's no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of $23 and only one recommended stop, this is a straightforward and efficient drive. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. This trip is best suited for those who prefer a more connected-to-the-ground driving experience rather than a high-speed transit.
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
74.6 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
127.3 mi
2h 17m
SR 39
5.6 mi
7m
East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi
4m
SR 142
2.3 mi
4m
North Kivett Road
1.9 mi
7m
State Road 39
1.8 mi
3m
North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi
2m
North Hall Road
1.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 127.3 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Hall, IN.
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Start on this road
123 ft·13 sec·this road
2
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
127 mi·2 hr 17 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 137Toward SR 39 North: MartinsvilleUse the slight right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
105 ft·1 sec·Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
14
Continue on SR 39
0.1 mi·13 sec·Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft·2 sec·Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
16
Continue on SR 39
1.0 mi·2 min·Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 NorthUse the left lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi·3 min·State Road 39
18
Continue on SR 39; SR 67
3.4 mi·4 min·SR 39; SR 67
19
Turn left onto SR 39
2.2 mi·3 min·SR 39
20
Turn left onto SR 142
2.3 mi·4 min·SR 142
21
Turn right onto North Kivett Road
1.9 mi·7 min·North Kivett Road
22
Continue on North Kivett Road
349 ft·15 sec·North Kivett Road
23
Continue on West McClure Road
0.4 mi·1 min·West McClure Road
24
Turn right onto North Hall Road
1.3 mi·4 min·North Hall Road
25
Turn right onto West Hurt Road
10 ft·0 sec·West Hurt Road
26
Arrive at destination
West Hurt Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 149.3-mile length, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You could consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach Hall, IN, potentially stopping once around the halfway point for a quick break. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so plan accordingly. Since this is a local-drive profile with no highway segments, pay close attention to speed limit changes and local traffic patterns, especially as you transition through different towns. Being able to easily adjust your schedule due to the shorter drive time offers great flexibility.
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 74.6 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.3 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 24m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hall, 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 149.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 127.3 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 134.9 — 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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134.3 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
6
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.34 one way
$46.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.63
$51.26
premium
$4.89
$28.73
$57.46
diesel
$5.61
$32.96
$65.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
EV Truck/SUV
59.7
0
$20.90
$9.56
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hall, IN
Morning
in Hall on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 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.
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
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 51.5
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 25.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 149.3-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the full 3-hour duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like a local exploration than a long-distance haul. Keep an eye out for the transitions between different local road types as you make your way north.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 39. You will hit about 20 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 149.3 miles you will encounter 20 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.
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 3h. Total distance: 149.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.3 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 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Hall, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
