Origin
Evansville, IN
Evening in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Prairie, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Prairie, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to Prairie, IN covers 25.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lloyd Expressway, Division Street, Raben Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on West Lloyd Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on West Lloyd Expressway and Division Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on West Lloyd Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lloyd Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Lloyd Expressway and Division Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Heidelbach Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Heidelbach Avenue
Turn right onto South Heidelbach Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 62 / West Lloyd Expressway
Merge onto SR 62 / West Lloyd Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lloyd Expressway | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Division Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Raben Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Heidelbach Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lloyd Expressway
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Prairie, 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
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Heidelbach Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Heidelbach Avenue
5
Turn left onto Division Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto SR 62
23 mi
·
26 min
·
West Lloyd Expressway
9
Turn left onto Raben Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Raben Road
10
Arrive at destination
Raben Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Prairie, IN
Evening in Prairie on Thursday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
32m 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 Prairie, IN covers 25.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lloyd Expressway, Division Street, Raben Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $3.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Heidelbach Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Evansville, IN to Prairie, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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