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Trip from Evansville, IN to Troy, 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

1h 10m

Distance

48.5 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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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Downtown Troy, IN, IN

Troy, IN

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Trip Overview

Evansville, IN to Troy, IN is 48.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via SR 66, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within the Midwest's Indiana region. The drive primarily utilizes highway routes, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a brief segment of a larger Midwest adventure. You'll find the travel time minimal, allowing for ample exploration at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 66 32.5 mi 45m
East Lloyd Expressway 9.7 mi 13m
5th Street 4.9 mi 8m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Garvin Street 0.2 mi <1m
Sycamore Street 0.1 mi <1m
John Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 66 — 32.5 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Troy, 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

9.7 mi · 13 min · East Lloyd Expressway
8

Continue on SR 66

21 mi · 24 min · SR 66
9

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

4.9 mi · 8 min · 5th Street
10

Continue on SR 66

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
11

Turn slight right onto SR 66

12 mi · 20 min · SR 66
12

Turn left onto SR 545

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
13

Turn right onto Sycamore Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Sycamore Street
14

Arrive at destination

Spring Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Centerville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centerville, IN

24 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

Newburgh, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centerville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Garvin Street

Turn right onto South Garvin Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | John Street

Turn right onto John Street

Navigation decision point

4
31.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | SR 66 / 5th Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66 / 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.58 one way

$15.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.33 $16.65
premium $4.89 $9.33 $18.67
diesel $5.61 $10.71 $21.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.09 $2.33
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
EV Truck/SUV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Evansville, IN

Late night in Evansville on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 7 to 10 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Troy, IN

Late night in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

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

1h 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing main roads like SR 66 and East Lloyd Expressway. Expect a fast-paced journey for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.5 miles on SR 66, so you can settle in for a consistent pace. The drive maintains a high-speed character for most of its duration, offering a smooth and direct path between Evansville and Troy. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads designed for efficient travel.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on SR 66.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 66 and East Lloyd Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Garvin Street): Navigation decision point.

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.

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 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on SR 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Garvin Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, IN before heading back.

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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