This 128.1-mile drive from Evansville, IN to Maumee, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend about 3 hours and 4 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $20. The route primarily utilizes I-69, accounting for 86% of the journey, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire duration.
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
64 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
52.5 mi
56m
US 50
40.5 mi
59m
16th Street
8.4 mi
12m
SR 58
6.3 mi
11m
East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi
4m
SR 446
4.2 mi
6m
US 50 BUS
2.8 mi
4m
North County Road 1200 West
1.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Maumee, 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
52 mi·56 min·I 69
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 62Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
13
Turn right onto US 50; US 150
30 mi·43 min·US 50; US 150
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
9.8 mi·14 min·US 50
15
Turn left onto US 50; SR 37
1.2 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 37
16
Turn slight left onto US 50 BUS
2.8 mi·4 min·US 50 BUS
17
Turn right onto US 50
8.4 mi·12 min·16th Street
18
Turn left onto SR 446
4.2 mi·6 min·SR 446
19
Turn right onto SR 58
6.3 mi·11 min·SR 58
20
Turn right onto SR 58
0.2 mi·25 sec·2nd Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto SR 58
0.3 mi·37 sec·North County Road 1250
22
Continue on North County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi·4 min·North County Road 1250 West
23
Turn right onto North County Road 1290 West
0.4 mi·1 min·North County Road 1290 West
24
Continue on Polk Patch Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Polk Patch Road
25
Continue on North County Road 1200 West
1.6 mi·6 min·North County Road 1200 West
26
Continue on West County Road 990 North
0.6 mi·2 min·West County Road 990 North
27
Turn slight left onto Pike Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Pike Road
28
Arrive at destination
Pike Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility for when you decide to depart. Since it's a single-day trip, you can leave early to maximize your time at your destination or opt for a later start to avoid the morning rush. Plan for one stop, perhaps during that longest 52.5-mile stretch on I-69, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is a good baseline, but always check current prices. Pay attention to road signage, especially as you transition between I-69, US-50, and 16th Street near the end of 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 64 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 14m 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 Maumee, 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 128.1 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 52.5 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 122.3 — 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
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
5
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 50; US 150
Turn right onto US 50; US 150
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
122.3 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|SR 58 / North County Road 1250
At end of road, turn left onto SR 58 / North County Road 1250
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.03 one way
$40.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.99
$43.98
premium
$4.89
$24.65
$49.30
diesel
$5.61
$28.28
$56.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Efficient EV
32
0
$11.21
$5.12
EV Truck/SUV
51.2
0
$17.93
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 14, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SSW 14 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Maumee, IN
Late night
in Maumee on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
35 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 4m 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...
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 26.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this 128.1-mile journey. With 86% of the drive on highways, the pace is generally brisk and consistent. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-69, measuring 52.5 miles, which allows for a solid period of steady driving. The route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. This means you're likely to experience a predictable driving rhythm for much of the 3-hour trip.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 50. 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 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 128.1 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 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Maumee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Vincennes 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 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.
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 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Maumee, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
