The drive from Evansville, IN to Aurora, IN covers 203.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, SR 62, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
102 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 203.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 16m highway drive covering 203.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and SR 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
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 23 significant decision points across 203.9 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
7
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|SR 62
Take the exit onto SR 62 toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
119.9 mi in|~2h 14m|via SR 62
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
91.7 mi
1h 39m
SR 62
29.8 mi
42m
US 50
21.1 mi
28m
US 421
20.7 mi
30m
I 69
11.3 mi
12m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Aurora, IN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left
332 ft·26 sec
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
127 ft·6 sec·East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Garvin Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Garvin Street
5
Turn right onto John Street
243 ft·4 sec·John Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto SR 62
4.2 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
8
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi·2 min·North Burkhardt Road
9
Turn right onto SR 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Morgan Avenue
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
11 mi·12 min·I 69
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Exit 21AToward I 64 East: Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64
92 mi·1 hr 39 min·I 64
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi·7 min·I 265; SR 62
Exit 121Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 265; SR 62
16
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 62
Exit 10Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft·6 sec·SR 62
18
Turn slight right onto SR 62
29 mi·42 min·SR 62
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
20
Turn left onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Michigan Road
22
Turn left onto US 421
21 mi·30 min·US 421
23
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
442 ft·19 sec·South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
17 mi·23 min·US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 50
3.7 mi·5 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi·12 sec·Importing Street
27
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
263 ft·13 sec·Mechanic Street
28
Turn right
61 ft·4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 102 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 54m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN
This is one driving day of about 203.9 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Evansville, 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 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Evansville, IN
· 1h 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 102 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.
Arriving in Aurora, IN
The final approach into Aurora, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aurora, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 42.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.88 one way
$63.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.00
$70.00
premium
$4.89
$39.24
$78.48
diesel
$5.61
$45.02
$90.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.84
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.55
$13.05
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Friday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aurora, IN
Morning
in Aurora on Friday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evansville, IN to Aurora, IN covers 203.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, SR 62, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102 miles from Evansville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 203.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
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.
