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Trip from Evansville, IN to Blue River, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

135 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Downtown Blue River, IN, IN

Blue River, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Blue River, IN covers 135 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, I 69, State Road 60 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 $21.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

67.5 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 135 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 135 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 69. 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 27 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 I 69. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 135 miles you will encounter 18 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 (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 18 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
5
113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward Grant Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 3 Toward Grant Line Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 91.7 mi 1h 39m
I 69 11.3 mi 12m
State Road 60 7.1 mi 12m
Grant Line Road 4.6 mi 8m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
Daisy Hill Road 3.2 mi 7m
I 265 3 mi 3m
East Water Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Blue River, 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 21A Toward 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

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 265; SR 62
Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 3 Toward Grant Line Road
16

Keep slight left at fork

183 ft · 5 sec
17

Turn left onto Grant Line Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road
18

Continue on State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
19

Continue on SR 60

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Road 60
20

Continue on SR 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Water Street
21

Turn right onto Daisy Hill Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Daisy Hill Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto Daisy Hill Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Daisy Hill Road
23

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 1 min
24

Continue on South Bowers Knob Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · South Bowers Knob Road
25

At end of road, turn right onto South Bowers Knob Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · South Bowers Knob Road
26

Continue on East Blue River Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Blue River Road
27

Arrive at destination

East Blue River Road

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 17m 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 30 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue River, 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 135 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 67.5 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Corydon, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corydon, IN

68 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

Boonville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ferdinand, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.5 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 Blue River, IN

The final approach into Blue River, 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 Blue River, IN.

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

YUMMI Thai Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Albany, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18125902320

Flipdaddy's Brilliant Burgers - Corydon & Scottsburg

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corydon, Indiana

1.7 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corydon, Indiana

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Albany, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Albany, Indiana

1.5 mi

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

1.5 mi

YUMMI Thai Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18125902320

Flipdaddy's Brilliant Burgers - Corydon & Scottsburg

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.5

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122257229

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.5

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127340407

Visit website

A Nice Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18129454321

Visit website

Rice Bowl Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18125906786

Visit website

Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 125.4

Starlight, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18129235255

Visit website

Frankie's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18124903172

Visit website

El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18129219999

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Village House Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.1

Georgetown, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18125015042

Visit website

Kolkin Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+18125998410

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.1

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18129231404

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18125421522

Visit website

KentJava Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.5

Corydon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18127360032

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.6

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.11 one way

$42.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.17 $46.35
premium $4.89 $25.98 $51.96
diesel $5.61 $29.81 $59.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
Efficient EV 33.8 0 $11.81 $5.40
EV Truck/SUV 54 0 $18.90 $8.64

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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

10:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue River, IN

Morning in Blue River on Friday

Local time

11:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

23 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

2h 52m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Evansville, IN to Blue River, IN covers 135 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 69, State Road 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.5 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 $21.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

The route from Evansville, IN to Blue River, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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