The drive from Evansville, IN to Woodburn, IN covers 307.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Ronald Reagan Expressway, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.8 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
153.7 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
270.8 mi
4h 56m
Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.5 mi
22m
East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi
4m
Woodburn Road
3.4 mi
8m
Old US 24
2.5 mi
6m
US 24
1.6 mi
1m
North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi
2m
Morgan Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 270.8 mi, about 4h 56m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,714 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~472 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 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 Woodburn, 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 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
92 mi·1 hr 39 min·I 69
15
Take the exit onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
0.3 mi·29 sec·Ronald Reagan Expressway
Exit 296AToward I 469 East, US 33 South
16
Merge onto I 469; US 33
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 21AToward US 24 East
18
Merge onto US 24
1.6 mi·1 min·US 24
19
Take the exit
526 ft·18 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto Bruick Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Bruick Road
21
Turn right onto Old US 24
2.5 mi·6 min·Old US 24
22
Turn right onto North Webster Road
417 ft·13 sec·North Webster Road
23
Turn left onto Woodburn Road
3.4 mi·8 min·Woodburn Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto SR 101
0.3 mi·33 sec·Main Street
25
Turn left onto Center Street
108 ft·7 sec·Center Street
26
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 153.7 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.8 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 68 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 2h 51m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodburn, 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 307.4 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 270.8 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 300.9 — 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
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
6
277.9 mi into trip|~5h 7m in|Ronald Reagan Expressway
Take the exit onto Ronald Reagan Expressway toward I 469 East, US 33 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 296A
Toward I 469 East, US 33 South
6
300.9 mi into trip|~5h 32m in|Bruick Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bruick Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.66 one way
$95.32 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$52.26
$104.52
premium
$4.93
$59.64
$119.28
diesel
$5.60
$67.76
$135.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.2
1
$32.28
$14.76
Efficient EV
76.9
0
$26.90
$12.30
EV Truck/SUV
123
1
$43.04
$19.67
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
10:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Clear
S 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:03PM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Woodburn, IN
Night
in Woodburn on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:03PM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
84°F
Clermont, IN
154 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
3 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
5h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
307.4 mi in 5h 48m, mostly highway — 270.8 mi of that is on I 69.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 270.8 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Ronald Reagan Expressway. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 307.4 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 181.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 5h 48m. Total distance: 307.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 270.8 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 Woodburn, 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 181.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woodburn, IN before the return drive.
