Otterbein to Evansville is 201.8 miles and takes about 4h 25m via US 41 and SR 63, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, crossing the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick trip. If you're looking for a straightforward drive to get you from point A to point B efficiently, this route is a solid choice.
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
100.9 miles from Otterbein, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
110.8 mi
2h 23m
SR 63
63.4 mi
1h 20m
South 300 West
11.4 mi
14m
US 52
6.5 mi
8m
County Road 600 South
3.8 mi
6m
West 600 South
2.9 mi
5m
East 600 South
1.5 mi
2m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 110.8 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otterbein, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·North Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
6.5 mi·8 min·US 52
3
Turn left onto SR 352
1.5 mi·2 min·East 600 South
4
Continue on SR 352
0.3 mi·30 sec·Benton Street
5
Turn right onto SR 352
278 ft·10 sec·South Michigan Street
6
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352
0.3 mi·31 sec·East McConnell Street
7
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352
323 ft·8 sec·South Justus Street
8
Turn right onto SR 55; SR 352
3.8 mi·6 min·County Road 600 South
9
Continue on SR 352
2.9 mi·5 min·West 600 South
10
Turn left onto US 41
11 mi·14 min·South 300 West
11
Continue on SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
12
Continue on US 41
58 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 41
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 41; US 150
14
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; US 50; US 150
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
52 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 41
16
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
17
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
18
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 25m drive, consider departing Otterbein in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $32, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 110 miles on US 41, so ensure you have enough fuel before starting that segment. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in planning your departure time and stops.
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 100.9 miles from Otterbein, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 44 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 2h 14m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Otterbein, 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 Otterbein, IN
This is one driving day of about 201.8 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Otterbein, 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 110.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 201.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.5 mi into trip|~11m in|SR 352 / South Michigan Street
Turn right onto SR 352 / South Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip|~12m in|SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip|~12m in|SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street
Navigation decision point
4
149.1 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
201.8 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.55 one way
$63.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.64
$69.28
premium
$4.89
$38.83
$77.67
diesel
$5.61
$44.55
$89.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.19
$9.69
Efficient EV
50.5
0
$17.66
$8.07
EV Truck/SUV
80.7
1
$28.25
$12.92
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Otterbein, IN
Morning
in Otterbein on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NNW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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 25m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 153.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 90% of the 201.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 110.8 miles on US 41 before transitioning to other roads. Be prepared for continuous, fast-paced driving for significant portions of the trip. The majority of your time will be spent on highways, so expect typical highway conditions with frequent exits and varying traffic.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.8 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near SR 352 / South Michigan Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SR 352 / South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 110.8 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SR 352 / South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
