Origin
Evansville, IN
Night in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Clinton, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
125.5 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
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Clinton, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to Clinton, IN covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, SR 63, County Road 1550 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.5 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.62 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
62.7 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 125.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.5 miles on US 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Evansville, IN to Clinton, IN is easy. At 2h 45m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
53.5 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
124.8 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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SR 163 / South 9th Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 163 / South 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
124.9 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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SR 163 / Elm Street
Turn left onto SR 163 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
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 Clinton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
111.3 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via SR 63
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 110.5 mi | 2h 23m |
| SR 63 | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| County Road 1550 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Hazel Bluff Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 110.5 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Clinton, IN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
332 ft
·
29 sec
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 41
53 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
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US 41
5
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
58 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 63
12 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 63
Toward Chicago
7
Turn right onto SR 163
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1550
8
Continue on SR 163
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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East Hazel Bluff Road
9
Continue on SR 163
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Western Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 163
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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South 9th Street
11
Turn left onto SR 163
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Elm Street
12
Turn right onto SR 163
66 ft
·
1 sec
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South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 163
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 62.7 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.5 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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 125.5 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 41 for about 110.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.7 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.5 miles.
Arriving in Clinton, IN
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.62 one way
$39.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.54 | $43.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Clinton, IN
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Jackson, IL
63 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
11 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
2h 45m 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 Clinton, IN covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, SR 63, County Road 1550. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.7 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 $19.62 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.
The drive from Evansville, IN to Clinton, IN is easy. At 2h 45m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Clinton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
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