Origin
Edgewood, IN
Afternoon in Edgewood on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, IN to Evansville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
162.8 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 162.8-mile drive from Edgewood, Indiana, to Evansville, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 95% of it utilizing major interstates and expressways like I-69 and East Lloyd Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. The journey offers a consistent driving experience, making it a practical choice for those seeking an efficient connection between these two Indiana cities.
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
81.4 miles from Edgewood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 149.8 mi | 2h 42m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Edgewood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bluff Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Edgewood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Southport Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 149.8 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on East Dudley Avenue
77 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Dudley Avenue
2
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Edgewood Avenue
4
Continue on West Edgewood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Edgewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Bluff Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluff Road
6
Turn right onto West Southport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Southport Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 69
46 mi
·
50 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
11
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lynch Road
13
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
14
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
16
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
17
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
18
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour duration, you can comfortably complete this trip from Edgewood to Evansville in one day. Aim for an early morning departure to maximize your time upon arrival or to avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $25, planning is minimal. The longest stretch on I-69 means you can settle in, but be mindful of the transition to East Lloyd Expressway and North Burkhardt Road as you near Evansville; these roads may have more local traffic and varied speed limits.
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 81.4 miles from Edgewood, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.8 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 36 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.4 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, IN
This is one driving day of about 162.8 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Edgewood, 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 149.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.4 miles from Edgewood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 162.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Edgewood Avenue
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
5
154.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
162.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.45 one way
$50.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.79 | $10.42 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bloomington, IN
81 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
1 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 5m 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.
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
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 112.3
View on nps.gov
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 134.7
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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 162.8-mile journey, with 95% of the route on major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 149.8 miles along I-69, indicating a consistent pace for most of the trip. As you approach Evansville, you'll transition onto local roads like East Lloyd Expressway and North Burkhardt Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.8 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Edgewood Avenue.
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 162.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (East Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 162.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.8 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.
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 0.4 miles (East Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Evansville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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