Origin
Evansville, IN
Night in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Madison, IN
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
158.8 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Madison, IN
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
Connecting Evansville to Madison, this 158.8-mile journey across Indiana takes approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because the route is compact, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $24 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable excursion within the Midwest. Navigating primarily via I-64, I-69, and SR 62, the trip offers a reliable path between these two Indiana cities. It is a practical choice if you are looking for an efficient transit option that keeps you mostly on major thoroughfares. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, the predictable nature of this drive makes it easy to fit into a single day's schedule.
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
79.4 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of this route consists of high-speed road travel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-64, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 91.7 miles. The transition between these major interstates and the state roads keeps the drive moving quickly, though the character of the road shifts as you navigate from the wider interstate lanes to the more localized SR 62. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, efficient pace that favors steady cruising over technical maneuvering. While the drive is dominated by highway miles, the varied infrastructure ensures you remain engaged as you cross the regional landscape.
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 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. You will hit about 17 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
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 158.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
7
110.7 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
119.9 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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SR 62
Take the exit onto SR 62 toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Madison, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
119.9 mi in
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~2h 14m
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via SR 62
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 91.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| SR 62 | 29.8 mi | 42m |
| I 69 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| SR 56 | 9 mi | 13m |
| I 265 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| SR 265 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Madison, 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
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East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Garvin Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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South Garvin Street
5
Turn right onto John Street
243 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 64
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 265; SR 62
16
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 62
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 62
18
Turn slight right onto SR 62
29 mi
·
42 min
·
SR 62
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
9.0 mi
·
13 min
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SR 56; SR 62
Use the none lane.
20
Turn right onto West Street
184 ft
·
9 sec
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West Street
21
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own preference. You will likely only need one dedicated stop to stretch your legs or grab a snack, keeping the trip efficient from start to finish. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning off the main interstate corridors, as gas prices and station availability can fluctuate once you move onto SR 62. To make the most of your travel, aim to head out mid-morning to avoid the heaviest regional traffic near the start of your journey. Because this is a relatively short haul, you can easily manage the entire distance in one go, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your arrival in Madison.
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 79.4 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 79.4 miles or 1h 29m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, 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 158.8 miles and 3h 11m.
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 64 for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.4 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 79.4 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 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.
Arriving in Madison, IN
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.12 one way
$48.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Madison, IN
Night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
3h 11m 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 Madison, IN covers 158.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, SR 62, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.4 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 $24.12 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 158.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Madison, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
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