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Trip from Evansville, IN to Indianapolis, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

167.2 mi

269 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

This 167.2-mile drive from Evansville, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on major roads, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. You can expect to spend around $25 on fuel for this trip. While it's a relatively short distance, planning for one stop will help break up the longest stretch of 152.5 miles on I-69. This drive offers a direct and efficient connection between two Indiana 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

83.6 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 152.5 mi 2h 45m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
South Harding Street 4.2 mi 7m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
Kentucky Avenue 1 mi 2m
Morgan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Old State Road 37 0.4 mi <1m
West Morris Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 152.5 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.

1

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

153 mi · 2 hr 45 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 162 Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Epler Avenue
14

Continue on Old State Road 37

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
15

Continue on South Harding Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
16

Turn right onto West Morris Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West Morris Street
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on West South Street

500 ft · 24 sec · West South Street
19

Turn left onto South Missouri Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Missouri Street
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on South West Street

475 ft · 20 sec · South West Street
21

Turn right onto West Maryland Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Maryland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto South Illinois Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Illinois Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto West Market Street

351 ft · 16 sec · West Market Street
24

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip from Evansville to Indianapolis is perfect for a single day, offering flexibility in departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Indianapolis. The longest stretch without a major exit is 152.5 miles on I-69, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before you begin this segment. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, you'll want to ensure your tank is full before departing Evansville. One planned stop should be sufficient to comfortably complete this 167.2-mile 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 83.6 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.5 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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.6 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianapolis, 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 167.2 miles and 3h 13m.

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 I 69 for about 152.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

84 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Oakland City, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.6 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route Very expen

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Petra Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.3 mi

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

1.5 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route Very expen

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Petra Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13176023535

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Delhi Palace Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13179551700

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee West Side

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18124703205

Visit website

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18124213808

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Burkhardt

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18128932945

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 166.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

7
159.6 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 162 Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
7
166.2 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | South Missouri Street

Turn left onto South Missouri Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
166.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | West Maryland Street

Turn right onto West Maryland Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
166.9 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | South Illinois Street

Turn left onto South Illinois Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.14 one way

$52.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.70 $57.40
premium $4.89 $32.18 $64.35
diesel $5.61 $36.92 $73.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.2 0 $17.56 $8.03
Efficient EV 41.8 0 $14.63 $6.69
EV Truck/SUV 66.9 0 $23.41 $10.70

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Evansville, IN

Morning in Evansville on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Morning in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Bloomington, IN

84 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

3h 13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 167.2-mile journey, with 94% of the drive on major interstates and expressways like I-69. The bulk of your travel will be on a single, uninterrupted stretch of 152.5 miles along I-69, offering a consistent pace. You'll start on local roads like East Lloyd Expressway and South Harding Street before merging onto the main highway. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery, which is typical for a direct interstate route.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.5 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. You will hit about 18 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 Effort 6/10

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 167.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 159.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.2 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

817 ft 383 ft

Total Climb

563 ft

Total Descent

230 ft

Highest Point

817 ft

~107.5 mi in

Elevation Range

434 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Evansville, IN

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Indianapolis, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1821

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.

Top landmarks

  • • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — museum
  • • Indiana Statehouse — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Indiana
  • • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument — monument in Indianapolis

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 167.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 152.5 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.

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 Indianapolis, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 159.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.2 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Indianapolis, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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