Origin
Evansville, IN
Late night in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
202 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
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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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Knox, IN
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The drive from Evansville, IN to Knox, IN covers 202 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.58 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
101 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 202 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 167.3 miles on I 69.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 167.3 mi | 3h 3m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 25.1 mi | 27m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McCullum | 1 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Grant City Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Garvin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Knox, IN.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Garvin Street
Turn right onto John Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 62
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
Turn right onto SR 62
Turn left
Merge onto I 69
Continue on I 69; I 465
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 109
Turn right onto South Grant City Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 101 miles or 1h 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 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knox, IN than in the middle of the route.
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 202 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 101 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 167.3 miles.
The final approach into Knox, 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 Knox, 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.
Regular Gas
$31.58 one way
$63.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.67 | $69.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.60 | $89.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.21 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Knox on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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