Origin
Evansville, IN
Morning in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Smyrna, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
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Smyrna, IN
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Trip Overview
This 159.7-mile drive from Evansville to Smyrna, Indiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64 and I-69, with a brief section on SR 62, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. The drive is designed for efficiency, making it ideal if you're looking to reach your destination without extensive detours or overnight stays.
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
79.8 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 91.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| SR 62 | 29.8 mi | 42m |
| I 69 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| I 265 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| SR 56 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| SR 265 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Clifty Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Smyrna, 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
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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
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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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 64
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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SR 265; SR 62
16
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 62
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft
·
6 sec
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SR 62
18
Turn slight right onto SR 62
29 mi
·
42 min
·
SR 62
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 56; SR 62
20
Turn left onto SR 62
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto West Chicken Run Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicken Run Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto North Borcherding Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Borcherding Road
23
Turn left onto West Deputy Pike Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Deputy Pike Road
24
Arrive at destination
West Deputy Pike Road
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 17-minute duration, this trip from Evansville to Smyrna is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace, knowing you have only one planned stop. With 95% of the drive on highways, you can anticipate a fuel cost of approximately $25. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 91.7-mile stretch on I-64, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
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 79.8 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 30m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, 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 159.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 64 for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 156.9 — 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
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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
7
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
119.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
SR 62
Take the exit onto SR 62 toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
6
156.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
West Chicken Run Road
Turn left onto West Chicken Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.97 one way
$49.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.41 | $54.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Smyrna, IN
Morning in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
23 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 17m 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.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 44
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 95% of your travel occurring on major interstates like I-64 and I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 91.7 miles on I-64, indicating long periods of consistent speed. While the majority of the journey is on these fast-paced roads, the brief involvement of SR 62 might offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the interstate system. Overall, the driving personality is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 159.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 110.7 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Smyrna, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
119.9 mi in
|
~2h 14m
|
via SR 62
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64. 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 Smyrna, 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 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.7 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Smyrna, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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