This 281.2-mile journey from Pierceton, Indiana, to Evansville, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-69, with brief sections on South 1st Street and SR 37, this drive offers a straightforward path through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $44, it's an economical option for a substantial day trip. You'll experience a highway-focused drive, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Planning for one stop along the way should be sufficient to break up the 5-hour travel time.
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
140.6 miles from Pierceton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
178.6 mi
3h 17m
South 1st Street
30.8 mi
46m
SR 37
15.3 mi
19m
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi
20m
SR 13
9.3 mi
11m
North 900 West
6 mi
8m
South 800 West
5.6 mi
8m
North 800 West
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 178.6 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierceton, IN and Evansville, IN.
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Start on SR 13
517 ft·17 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 13
31 mi·46 min·South 1st Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13
1.6 mi·2 min·North Wabash Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 13
14 mi·20 min·Southwood Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13; SR 18
0.4 mi·41 sec·East Marion Street
6
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19
4.1 mi·5 min·North 800 West
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on SR 13; SR 19
0.8 mi·2 min·North Washington Street
8
Continue on SR 13; SR 19
5.6 mi·8 min·South 800 West
9
Continue on SR 13
3.2 mi·4 min·State Road 13
10
Continue on SR 13
6.0 mi·8 min·North 900 West
11
Continue on SR 13
2.9 mi·4 min·North Anderson Street
12
Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 37; SR 13
13
Continue on SR 13; SR 37
9.3 mi·11 min·SR 13; SR 37
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
15
Continue on SR 37
13 mi·17 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi·3 min·I 69
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 69
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
22
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
23
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
24
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
25
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
27
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
28
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
29
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
30
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 45-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Pierceton to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one planned stop and a longest stretch of nearly 179 miles, plan your break strategically around the halfway point or before you embark on the longest highway segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on I-69, as services can be more spaced out during the longest stretch. The estimated $44 fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.
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 140.6 miles from Pierceton, IN, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.6 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 62 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.6 miles or 3h 9m 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 47m
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 Pierceton, 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 Pierceton, IN
This is one driving day of about 281.2 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Pierceton, 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 178.6 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 168.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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47.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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97.6 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
98.6 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
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120.4 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
168.9 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.96 one way
$87.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$48.27
$96.54
premium
$4.89
$54.11
$108.23
diesel
$5.61
$62.09
$124.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.4
1
$29.53
$13.50
Efficient EV
70.3
0
$24.60
$11.25
EV Truck/SUV
112.5
1
$39.37
$18.00
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Pierceton, IN
Night
in Pierceton on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Evening
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 7 to 10 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
71°F
Greenwood, IN
141 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
5h 45m 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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 232.7
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 252.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 74% of the route on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 178.6 miles along I-69, offering a consistent pace. While largely highway, the inclusion of SR 37 and local streets like South 1st Street means you'll experience some variation as you transition between different types of roads. This blend provides a predictable yet dynamic driving experience, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 178.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South 1st Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West.
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 19 significant decision points across 281.2 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 47.3 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 281.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 178.6 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 Evansville, 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 47.3 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evansville, IN before the return drive.
