Evansville to Whiting is 270.7 miles and takes about 6h 2m via US 41, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Indiana route travels through the Midwest, offering a straightforward path from southern Indiana to the northern part of the state. Given its manageable length and highway-heavy profile, it's a solid choice for a single-day trip without feeling overly rushed. Plan for a consistent drive that keeps you moving toward your destination 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
135.4 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
191.1 mi
4h 9m
SR 63
63.3 mi
1h 20m
Calumet Avenue
12.9 mi
23m
Joliet Street
1.9 mi
3m
119th Street
0.7 mi
2m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Lincoln Highway
0.1 mi
<1m
Oliver Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 191.1 mi, about 4h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Whiting, IN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left
332 ft·29 sec
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 41
53 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 41
5
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
58 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre HauteUse the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
Toward Chicago
7
Continue on US 41
81 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 41
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 30
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 30
1.9 mi·3 min·Joliet Street
10
Turn right onto Calumet Avenue
13 mi·23 min·Calumet Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 119th Street
0.7 mi·2 min·119th Street
12
Turn left onto Oliver Street
161 ft·14 sec·Oliver Street
13
Turn left
30 ft·2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 270.7-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Evansville to maximize daylight. The 6-hour duration suggests you can comfortably complete it in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, a brief stop midway could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 191.1-mile stretch on US 41, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $43 is a good baseline for your budget, but always factor in potential fluctuations.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.4 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.1 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 60 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whiting, 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 270.7 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 US 41 for about 191.1 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 270.7 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
257.1 mi into trip|~5h 36m in|Calumet Avenue
Turn right onto Calumet Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
270.7 mi into trip|~6h 2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.16 one way
$90.31 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$49.27
$98.54
premium
$5.25
$55.98
$111.97
diesel
$6.28
$66.89
$133.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.2
1
$28.42
$12.99
Efficient EV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
EV Truck/SUV
108.3
1
$37.90
$17.32
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Evening
in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Destination
Whiting, IN
Evening
in Whiting on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$20
near mile 270.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 191.1 miles on US 41, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads, like Calumet Avenue, will likely occur near the end of your trip, bringing a different pace with more local traffic and intersections. Expect frequent exits on the highway portion.
94% 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: 191.1 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft383 ft
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
306 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
~193.4 mi in
Elevation Range
404 ft
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 Whiting, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago 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.
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
•Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden — United States zoo
The longest stretch is about 191.1 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whiting, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Whiting, IN before the return drive.
