Trip from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN

Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

312 mi

502 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 57m ★

6 AM

6h 10m

8 AM

6h 36m

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.

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Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN covers 312 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 $47.39 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

156 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN covers 312 miles and takes about 6h 10m, 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

898 ft 382 ft

Total Climb

770 ft

Total Descent

277 ft

Highest Point

898 ft

~200.5 mi in

Elevation Range

516 ft

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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 312 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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...

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.

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

185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.

Bremen

296 mi in | ~5h 46m

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	13.6 mi	18m
Keystone Parkway	5 mi	7m
East Lloyd Expressway	4.2 mi	4m
I 465	2.9 mi	3m
West Market Street	2 mi	3m
North Burkhardt Road	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 174.2 mi, about 3h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Nappanee, IN.

Start on this road

123 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left

332 ft · 26 sec

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

127 ft · 6 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Garvin Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

Turn right onto John Street

243 ft · 4 sec · John Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto SR 62

4.2 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Burkhardt Road

Turn right onto SR 62

0.6 mi · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 69

162 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec

Toward Keystone Parkway

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway

Merge onto US 31

105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

Turn right onto US 6

14 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

Turn left onto SR 19

66 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

SR 19

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 156 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nappanee, 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 312 miles and 6h 10m.

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 174.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

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

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 156 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 174.2 miles.

Arriving in Nappanee, IN

The final approach into Nappanee, 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 Nappanee, 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

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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 53.8

View on nps.gov

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...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 21.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.39 one way

$94.78 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$52.24	$104.48
premium	$4.80	$58.90	$117.80
diesel	$5.64	$69.32	$138.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.6	1	$32.76	$14.98
Efficient EV	78	0	$27.30	$12.48
EV Truck/SUV	124.8	1	$43.68	$19.97

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 8 to 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:09PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:09PM EDT until April 14 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Nappanee, IN

Evening in Nappanee on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 20 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:09PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:09PM EDT until April 14 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

8 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 10m 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 Nappanee, IN covers 312 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 156 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 $47.39 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.

On the drive from Evansville, IN to Nappanee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.

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