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Trip from Evansville, IN to Burlington, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

220.1 mi

354 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m

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 Burlington, IN, IN

Burlington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Burlington, IN covers 220.1 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, North Michigan Road, SR 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.41 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

110.1 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 4h 24m highway drive covering 220.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Michigan Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 152.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Michigan Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 159.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 220.1 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 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
159.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
170.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | 65

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
177.8 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward 86th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward 86th Street
8
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward 86th Street
6
178.7 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | Zionsville Road

Turn left onto Zionsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 152.8 mi 2h 46m
North Michigan Road 17.5 mi 26m
SR 29 13.9 mi 20m
I 74 9.2 mi 10m
65 7.3 mi 8m
South Michigan Road 6.3 mi 9m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
Zionsville Road 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 152.8 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Burlington, 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

153 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 3 min
Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
13

Merge onto I 74; I 465

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

7.3 mi · 8 min · 65
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 23 Toward 86th Street Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

385 ft · 11 sec
Exit 23 Toward 86th Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 86th Street
18

Turn left onto Zionsville Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Main Street
20

Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Sycamore Street
21

Turn left onto US 421

6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road
Use the left lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto US 421

131 ft · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
23

Continue on US 421

17 mi · 25 min · North Michigan Road
24

Continue on SR 29

14 mi · 20 min · SR 29
25

Turn right onto SR 22

78 ft · 1 sec · SR 22
26

Arrive at destination

SR 22

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 110.1 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 48 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.1 miles or 2h 3m 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 Burlington, 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 220.1 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 69 for about 152.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.1 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 3m into the drive

human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alaska, IN

110 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

Graham, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellettsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.1 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 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.8 miles.

Arriving in Burlington, IN

The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 53.1
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 30.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.41 one way

$68.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.78 $75.56
premium $4.89 $42.36 $84.71
diesel $5.61 $48.60 $97.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66 0 $23.11 $10.56
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.26 $8.80
EV Truck/SUV 88 1 $30.81 $14.09

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, IN

Evening in Burlington on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Alaska, IN

110 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 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

4h 24m 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 Burlington, IN covers 220.1 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Michigan Road, SR 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.1 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 $34.41 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 19 significant decision points across 220.1 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 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evansville, IN to Burlington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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