This 193.2-mile drive from Oxford, Indiana, to Evansville, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 13 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 41 and SR 63, with a small portion on South 300 West, making it a largely highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $29, making it an economical option. Given its manageable length and the predominantly highway profile, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward transit through Indiana.
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
96.6 miles from Oxford, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m 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
County Road 600 South
3.8 mi
6m
West 600 South
2.9 mi
5m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
East McConnell Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Justus Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 110.8 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on SR 55; SR 352
0.1 mi·18 sec·East McConnell Street
2
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352
323 ft·8 sec·South Justus Street
3
Turn right onto SR 55; SR 352
3.8 mi·6 min·County Road 600 South
4
Continue on SR 352
2.9 mi·5 min·West 600 South
5
Turn left onto US 41
11 mi·14 min·South 300 West
6
Continue on SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
7
Continue on US 41
58 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 41
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 41; US 150
9
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; US 50; US 150
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
52 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 41
11
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
12
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
13
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 13-minute drive, starting earlier in the day is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one planned stop suggested and the longest stretch being over 110 miles, consider breaking up the journey on US 41 if you prefer more frequent rests. The estimated fuel cost of $29 is quite reasonable, but it's always wise to ensure you have a full tank before departing Oxford, especially given the long stretch on US 41. This route is manageable enough for a single day, so you can enjoy the flexibility of not needing to pre-book accommodation.
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 96.6 miles from Oxford, IN, or about 2h 7m 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.6 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, IN
This is one driving day of about 193.2 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Oxford, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 193.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street
Turn left onto SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street
Navigation decision point
4
140.4 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
192.4 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
193.1 mi into trip|~4h 12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
193.2 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.20 one way
$60.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.16
$66.33
premium
$4.89
$37.18
$74.36
diesel
$5.61
$42.66
$85.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.73
EV Truck/SUV
77.3
0
$27.05
$12.36
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Oxford, IN
Late night
in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live 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
22 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
4h 13m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 139.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 193.2 miles on main roads like US 41 and SR 63. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 110.8 miles on US 41, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the route is largely on highways, the inclusion of SR 63 and a brief segment of South 300 West might introduce some variation in the driving experience as you progress south. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.
90% 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: 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 0.1 miles in near SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus 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 13m drive. You will face about 8 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 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point; at 140.4 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 192.4 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
739 ft383 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
590 ft
Highest Point
739 ft
Elevation Range
356 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
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.
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 0.1 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point; at 140.4 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 192.4 miles (East Walnut 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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
