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Trip from Pine, IN to Evansville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

278.6 mi

448 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 46m ★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pine, IN, IN

Pine, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

This 278.6-mile drive from Pine, Indiana, to Evansville, Indiana, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 58 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 79% of the route utilizing major roads like US 41 and SR 63, also known as Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this route is budget-friendly for a single day of travel. You'll experience a straightforward drive across the Midwest, making it a practical option for a direct trip between these two Indiana cities. It's designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover significant ground without needing an overnight stay.

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

139.3 miles from Pine, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 157.9 mi 3h 23m
SR 63 63.4 mi 1h 20m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 41.1 mi 46m
State Road 14 9.2 mi 12m
West 5th Avenue 3.6 mi 6m
Clark Road 1 mi 4m
West 4th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
East Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 157.9 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine, IN and Evansville, IN.

1

Start on Clark Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · Clark Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Airport Road
3

Continue on West 4th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Industrial Highway

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Industrial Highway
5

Turn slight left onto US 12; US 20

3.6 mi · 6 min · West 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto I 65

41 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 46 sec
Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 14

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Road 14
9

Turn left onto US 41

26 mi · 32 min · US 41
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
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

For this 5-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Pine, Indiana, to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along US 41 or SR 63 to stretch your legs or refuel. The longest stretch without a major turn is over 150 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The $44 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. Given the duration, it's perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your pacing.

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 139.3 miles from Pine, IN, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 61 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 139.3 miles or 2h 57m 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 55m

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 Pine, 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 Pine, IN

This is one driving day of about 278.6 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Pine, 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 157.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Chrisman, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chrisman, IL

139 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chrisman, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Pine, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mel's Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morocco, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.7

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12192850689

Visit website

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

1.7 mi

Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Kaffa Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

1.4 mi

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.5 mi

Mel's Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.7

Morocco, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12192850689

Visit website

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.9

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192132044

Visit website

Hardee's

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 179.1

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18122989812

Visit website

Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18124010275

Visit website

10-8 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18124130129

Pangea Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18124012404

Visit website

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18124765000

Visit website

Frankie's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18124903172

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Kaffa Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12192132613

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.9

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12196629165

Visit website

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12193108078

Visit website

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee West Side

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18124703205

Visit website

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18124213808

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Burkhardt

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18128932945

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 278.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

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 1 and 278.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Airport Road

At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac
4
82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
278.6 mi into trip | ~5h 58m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.56 one way

$87.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.82 $95.65
premium $4.89 $53.61 $107.23
diesel $5.61 $61.51 $123.02

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: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.6 1 $29.25 $13.37
Efficient EV 69.7 0 $24.38 $11.14
EV Truck/SUV 111.4 1 $39.00 $17.83

Gas CO2

97 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

Pine, IN

Evening in Pine on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 7 to 10 mph 64% chance 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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 58m 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 230.6
View on nps.gov
Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $20 near mile 9.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 278.6-mile trip, with 79% of your travel time spent on main roads like US 41 and SR 63. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 157.9 miles on US 41, so plan for extended periods of consistent driving. This route offers a direct and efficient path, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads. The character of the drive is largely dictated by the efficiency of these highways, making it a consistent experience for much of the journey.

79% 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: 157.9 mi on US 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Airport Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 278.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 157.9 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.

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 1 miles (Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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.

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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