Origin
Evansville, IN
Night in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Sweetser, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
240.5 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
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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Sweetser, IN
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Trip Overview
Evansville, IN to Sweetser, IN is 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m via I 69 and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily keeps you on major highways as you travel from one part of Indiana to another. With only one recommended stop and a high percentage of highway driving, this trip is designed for efficiency. Plan for a straightforward journey through the Midwest, ideal if you're looking to cover ground without too many detours.
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
120.2 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 178.4 mi | 3h 16m |
| SR 37 | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| IN-37 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Delphi Pike | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Western Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 178.4 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Sweetser, 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
162 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
IN-37
16
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
18
Continue on SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 37
19
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Western Avenue
20
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Baldwin Avenue
21
Turn left onto SR 18
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
22
Continue on SR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Delphi Pike
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m duration, starting your trip in Evansville in the morning will allow ample time to reach Sweetser comfortably within daylight hours. While this route has only one suggested stop, you'll want to factor in brief breaks every couple of hours to stay refreshed, especially during the 178.4-mile stretch on I 69. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with a $38 estimated fuel cost, it's wise to refuel before embarking on longer highway segments. Consider topping off your tank in Evansville before you depart.
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 120.2 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.4 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sweetser, 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 240.5 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 178.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 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 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.4 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 185.5 — 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
181.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
185.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.60 one way
$75.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.28 | $82.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.10 | $106.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.25 | $11.54 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Sweetser, IN
Night in Sweetser on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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 38m 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 49.8
View on nps.gov
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 24.9
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 highway-focused drive for 95% of this route. You'll spend most of your time on I 69 and SR 37, which are well-maintained and designed for consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 178.4 miles on I 69, meaning you can settle in for a long haul without frequent exits. This profile suggests a drive that is largely predictable and efficient, with minimal changes in road type or speed.
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: 178.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. You will hit about 16 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 240.5 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 240.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m 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 178.4 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 Sweetser, 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 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Sweetser, 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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