Evansville to Wilmington is 206.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m via I 64, SR 62, and US 50, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that mostly stays on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Plan for a relatively quick travel time with minimal fuss.
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
103.1 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 64
91.7 mi
1h 39m
SR 62
29.8 mi
42m
US 50
21.1 mi
28m
US 421
20.7 mi
30m
I 69
11.3 mi
12m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~803 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,183
Quietest
1 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Wilmington, 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
11 mi·12 min·I 69
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Exit 21AToward 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 121Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 265; SR 62
16
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 62
Exit 10Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft·6 sec·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
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Michigan Road
22
Turn left onto US 421
21 mi·30 min·US 421
23
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
442 ft·19 sec·South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
17 mi·23 min·US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 50
3.7 mi·5 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto SR 350
2.4 mi·3 min·SR 350
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Probst Road
490 ft·21 sec·Probst Road
28
Arrive at destination
Probst Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 20m duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day. Leaving Evansville in the morning should get you to Wilmington with plenty of daylight to spare. The estimated fuel cost of $36 is helpful for budgeting, and with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 64 to SR 62 and US 50, as this marks the shift from highway to local roads.
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 103.1 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 55m 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington, 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 206.3 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 203.8 — 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
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
203.8 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|SR 350
Turn left onto SR 350
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.02 one way
$56.04 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$31.27
$62.54
premium
$4.15
$33.71
$67.41
diesel
$3.75
$30.46
$60.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
EV Truck/SUV
82.5
1
$28.88
$13.20
Gas CO2
72 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wilmington, IN
Night
in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
11:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
44°F
Charlestown, IN
103 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
4 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 20m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 42.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 95% highway share. You'll experience a solid 91.7-mile stretch on I 64, which means sustained cruising without frequent stops. Expect the highway to eventually give way to surface roads like SR 62 and US 50 as you approach your destination, offering a change of pace from the interstate.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 206.3 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
969 ft383 ft
Total Climb
1,189 ft
Total Descent
777 ft
Highest Point
969 ft
~176.8 mi in
Elevation Range
586 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 Wilmington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown 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
•Masonic Temple — Masonic temple in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 206.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m 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.
Yes — we found about 5 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 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 Wilmington, 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Wilmington, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
