Origin
Johnson, IN
Late night in Johnson on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson, IN to Evansville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Johnson to Evansville, expect a straightforward 31.5-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the proximity of these Indiana locations makes it an easy out-and-back drive. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your needs, making this a very cost-effective commute through the Midwest. You will primarily navigate via US 41, State Road 165, and Walnut Street to reach your destination. Because the total duration is under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| Walnut Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| State Road 165 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Park Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Road 168 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Creek 970 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 19.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on West Creek 970
465 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Creek 970
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 165
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 165
3
Turn right onto SR 65; SR 168
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Mill Street
4
Turn left onto SR 168
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Walnut Street
5
Continue on SR 168
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Park Street
6
Continue on SR 168
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 168
7
Turn right onto US 41
20 mi
·
27 min
·
US 41
8
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
9
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
10
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Johnson, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.5 — 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
|
SR 165 / State Road 165
At end of road, turn right onto SR 165 / State Road 165
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 65; SR 168 / South Mill Street
Turn right onto SR 65; SR 168 / South Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 168 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto SR 168 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
17 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
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on US 41, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 19.8 miles. While the route transitions from rural highway segments onto local thoroughfares like Walnut Street as you approach Evansville, the overall character remains practical and efficient. Don't expect a winding, technical path; instead, you get a reliable, consistent flow that emphasizes speed over scenery. It is the type of route where you can easily keep your focus on the road ahead without the distraction of constant turns.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 165 / State Road 165.
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 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 165 / State Road 165): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (SR 65; SR 168 / South Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (SR 168 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 49m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on US 41. 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: at 0.1 miles (SR 165 / State Road 165): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (SR 65; SR 168 / South Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (SR 168 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. 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 Evansville, 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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