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Trip from Evansville, IN to Dunkirk, IN

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Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

247.8 mi

399 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m

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 Dunkirk, IN, IN

Dunkirk, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Dunkirk, IN covers 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, West McGalliard Road, SR 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 215 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.74 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

123.9 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 247.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and West McGalliard Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 215 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 22 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 215 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West McGalliard Road. You will hit about 14 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
181.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
6
222.1 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

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

Exit 241 Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

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 Dunkirk, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.

Muncie

222.1 mi in | ~4h 7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 215 mi 3h 56m
West McGalliard Road 10.1 mi 15m
SR 67 7.5 mi 8m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
North Missinewa Avenue 4 mi 7m
North Broadway Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 215 mi, about 3h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

162 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

37 mi · 39 min · I 69
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 241 Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
16

Turn right onto SR 332

10 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road
17

Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue
18

Continue on SR 67

7.5 mi · 8 min · SR 67
19

Turn straight onto SR 67

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
20

Turn left onto SR 167

4.0 mi · 7 min · North Missinewa Avenue
21

Continue on SR 167

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

SR 167

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 123.9 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.9 miles or 2h 18m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkirk, 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 247.8 miles and 4h 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 I 69 for about 215 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.9 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 18m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

124 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.9 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 215 miles.

Arriving in Dunkirk, IN

The final approach into Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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 ~50 min detour Free near mile 51.3
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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 25.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.74 one way

$77.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.54 $85.07
premium $4.89 $47.69 $95.37
diesel $5.61 $54.71 $109.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Evansville, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

College Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Haubstadt, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Huck's - Tesla Supercharger

Washington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwood, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.3 0 $26.02 $11.89
Efficient EV 62 0 $21.68 $9.91
EV Truck/SUV 99.1 1 $34.69 $15.86

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Evansville, IN

Night in Evansville on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunkirk, IN

Night in Dunkirk on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

5 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 45m 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 Dunkirk, IN covers 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, West McGalliard Road, SR 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 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 $38.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Dunkirk, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.

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