This 118.7-mile drive from Saint Joseph, Indiana, to Evansville, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes. With 92% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive designed for efficient travel through the Midwest. Your estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19, making it an economical option for a day trip. The route is primarily on I-64 and I-69, with a section on Grant Line Road, suggesting a consistent pace for most of the drive. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a quick and practical way to get between these two Indiana cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
92.1 mi
1h 39m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
Grant Line Road
4.4 mi
7m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
I 265
3 mi
3m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Grant Line Road
4.4 mi·7 min·Grant Line Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
3
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
2.5 mi·2 min·I 265; SR 62
4
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
6
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi·11 min·I 69; SR 57
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
10
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
11
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
12
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
13
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
15
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
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
Given that this 118.7-mile drive takes just over 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to leave when it suits you best. Consider an early morning departure to enjoy lighter traffic, especially as you transition onto I-64 and I-69. With a relatively short duration and a $19 fuel cost estimate, you likely won't need extensive stops, but it's always wise to take a break during the 92.1-mile stretch on I-64. Keep an eye out for signage directing you onto Grant Line Road as you approach your destination in Evansville, as this marks the final segment of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, IN
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 92.1 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 99.8 and 118.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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99.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Hen...
5
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
4
111.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|North Burkhardt Road
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
Navigation decision point
4
117.5 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 41 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 41 South
5
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.56 one way
$37.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.38
$40.75
premium
$4.89
$22.84
$45.69
diesel
$5.61
$26.21
$52.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning
in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
34 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
2h 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 73.7
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 experience for the majority of this 118.7-mile journey, with 92% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-64 and I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 92.1 miles on I-64, meaning you can settle in for a good period of consistent driving. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of Grant Line Road offers a slight variation in road type towards the end. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground steadily without frequent interruptions from city traffic or slower local roads.
92% 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: 92.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 69. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 99.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 118.7 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 99.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 111.2 miles (North Burkhardt Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Joseph, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
99.8 mi in|~1h 52m
Kentucky
99.8 mi in|~1h 52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 111.2 miles (North Burkhardt Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. 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.
