Origin
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Kankakee, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
311.2 mi
501 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
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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Kankakee, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 311.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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 Meridian Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.65 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
155.6 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 311.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
The drive from Evansville, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 311.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 174.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 185 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 20 significant decision points across 311.2 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 185 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
185 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
185.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
185.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
185.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
185.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Keystone Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 174.2 mi | 3h 11m |
| North Meridian Street | 105 mi | 2h 10m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Laporte Trail | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 174.2 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Kankakee, 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 left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
14
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
15
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
21
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
22
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
23
Merge onto US 31
105 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
North Meridian Street
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
25
Turn left onto US 6
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
27
Turn right onto SR 104
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Laporte Trail
28
Arrive at destination
SR 104
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.6 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.2 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 68 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.6 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kankakee, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Evansville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 311.2 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 174.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.6 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.6 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.2 miles.
Arriving in Kankakee, IN
The final approach into Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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
$48.65 one way
$97.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.89 | $119.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.71 | $137.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.68 | $14.94 |
| Efficient EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.23 | $12.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.57 | $19.92 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kankakee, IN
Afternoon in Kankakee on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Kankakee, IN covers 311.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Meridian Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.6 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 $48.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 20 significant decision points across 311.2 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 185 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evansville, IN to Kankakee, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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