Evansville to Sunman is 208 miles and takes about 4 hours 14 minutes via I 69 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Most of your travel will be on interstate highways, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended single day for this route, it's a solid option if you need to get from one side of the state to the other efficiently.
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
104.1 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
107.9 mi
1h 56m
SR 46
52.9 mi
1h 13m
I 74
21.2 mi
22m
County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
7m
East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi
4m
SR 101
3 mi
4m
East 3rd Street
2.8 mi
4m
Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 107.9 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Sunman, 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
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward SR 45 SouthUse the slight right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Road
14
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
15
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·East 3rd Street
17
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft·4 sec·South Dunn Street
18
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East Atwater Avenue
19
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
438 ft·9 sec·South Mitchell Street
20
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi·3 min·East 3rd Street
21
Continue on SR 46
15 mi·16 min·SR 46
22
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
19 mi·29 min·SR 46; SR 135
23
Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
24
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·8th Street
25
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·10th Street
26
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi·37 sec·North National Road
27
Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi·7 min·County Road 50 North
28
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi·1 min·County Road 650 East
29
Turn right onto 25th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·25th Street
30
Continue on SR 46
19 mi·27 min·SR 46
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
32
Merge onto I 74
21 mi·22 min·I 74
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 156Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
34
Turn right onto SR 101
3.0 mi·4 min·SR 101
35
Arrive at destination
SR 101
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 14 minute drive time, leaving Evansville in the morning should get you to Sunman with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll want to plan for at least one stop along the way, especially for the 107.9-mile stretch on I 69. The interstate system makes this route easy to navigate, but keep an eye on your fuel, as exits can sometimes be spaced out. Consider filling up before you get too far into that long I 69 segment to ensure a smooth and stress-free trip.
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 104.1 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.9 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 104.1 miles or 1h 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunman, 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 208.2 miles and 4h 14m.
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 107.9 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 204.9 — 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
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
5
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.
6
115 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 45 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 45 South
6
204.9 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.75 one way
$61.49 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.94
$67.89
premium
$4.72
$38.66
$77.31
diesel
$4.80
$39.31
$78.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.5
0
$21.86
$9.99
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.22
$8.33
EV Truck/SUV
83.3
1
$29.15
$13.32
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 3 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Sunman, IN
Morning
in Sunman on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 to 7 mph75% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
87°F
Bloomington, IN
104 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
7 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 14m 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
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 50.3
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
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 28.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily interstate driving, with 91% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on I 69, including a stretch of 107.9 miles without needing to leave the interstate. The bulk of your highway driving will conclude around the time you transition from I 69 to SR 46, after which you'll be on surface roads for the final stretch to Sunman.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.9 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 46. You will hit about 25 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 208.2 miles you will encounter 25 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.
Top landmarks
•University of Evansville — private university in Evansville, Indiana, United States
•USS LST-325 — 1942 LST-1-class tank landing ship, later converted to a museum ship
•Masonic Temple — Masonic temple in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 208.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Sunman, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
