Traveling from Versailles to Evansville covers 182.1 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate sprint, it is best suited as a comfortable single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $25 for fuel should cover your transit across the Indiana Midwest. You will navigate primarily via Tyson Street, North Adams Street, and North Michigan Road to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you should plan for a steady, focused pace rather than high-speed cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.5 miles from Versailles, 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
I 64
92.1 mi
1h 39m
State Road 62
29.1 mi
43m
US 421
17.3 mi
25m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
SR 62
9.1 mi
10m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on North Washington Street
129 ft·7 sec·North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Tyson Street
370 ft·21 sec·Tyson Street
3
Turn left onto North Adams Street
3.5 mi·5 min·North Adams Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 421
17 mi·25 min·US 421
5
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Michigan Road
6
Turn right onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 62
25 mi·36 min·State Road 62
9
Continue on SR 62
4.4 mi·7 min·State Road 62
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp onto SR 62
9.1 mi·10 min·SR 62
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 WestUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
13
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi·11 min·I 69; SR 57
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
17
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
18
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
19
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
20
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
22
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
23
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
24
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
25
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 12-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in one planned stop to keep your energy up during the drive. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local streets like North Michigan Road means you will be making frequent turns rather than staying on a single corridor. Because the entire route is non-highway, ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent braking and acceleration. Utilizing your $25 fuel budget efficiently before you leave Versailles will help you maintain a smooth, stress-free trip to Evansville.
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 91.5 miles from Versailles, IN, or about 2h 7m 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 40 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 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 11m
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 Versailles, 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 Versailles, IN
This is one driving day of about 182.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Versailles, 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 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 174.9 — 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|North Adams Street
Turn left onto North Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
28.1 mi into trip|~43m in|SR 56; SR 62
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|SR 62
Take the ramp onto SR 62 toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
8
164 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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
174.9 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.59 one way
$57.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.40
$62.79
premium
$4.89
$35.20
$70.39
diesel
$5.61
$40.38
$80.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.9
0
$19.20
$8.78
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.32
EV Truck/SUV
73.2
0
$25.61
$11.71
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 15, 2026
Origin
Versailles, IN
Late night
in Versailles on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Night
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
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
9 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
3h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route avoids highways entirely in favor of local roads. The journey is defined by its turn-heavy profile, which demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because there is no highway travel, you will not encounter long, monotonous stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on Tyson Street is 0 miles. This creates a rhythmic, changing environment that keeps you engaged as you transition through the Indiana landscape. Prepare for a road feel that prioritizes local connectivity over the fast-paced nature of interstate travel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 State Road 62. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Adams Street.
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 182.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 miles (SR 62): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Versailles, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
164 mi in|~3h 26m
Kentucky
164 mi in|~3h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 182.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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.
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 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 miles (SR 62): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
