The drive from Evansville, IN to Scipio, IN covers 247.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 71, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.76 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
123.9 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 247.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 247.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.7 miles in near I 265; SR 62.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 247.9 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 110.7 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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110.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|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
8
195.6 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7
207.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 275
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 185
Toward I 275
8
231.9 mi into trip|~4h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
8
237.2 mi into trip|~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward New Haven Road, Harrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward New Haven Road, Harrison
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
91.7 mi
1h 39m
I 71
79.4 mi
1h 25m
Ronald Reagan Highway
13.3 mi
15m
I 69
11.3 mi
12m
SR 265
7.4 mi
8m
Circle Freeway
6.6 mi
7m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
California Road
4.9 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Scipio, 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
11 mi·12 min·I 69
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Exit 21AToward 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 121Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
15
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
7.4 mi·8 min·SR 265; SR 62
16
Continue on KY 841
3.4 mi·3 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 71 North: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto I 71
67 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
12 mi·13 min·I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 185Toward I 275Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 WestUse the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 275
13 mi·15 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 275
3.3 mi·3 min·Cincinnati Bypass
24
Continue on I 275
6.6 mi·7 min·Circle Freeway
25
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 25Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: IndianapolisUse the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 74; US 52
4.1 mi·4 min·Northwest Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 1Toward New Haven Road, HarrisonUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn right onto New Haven Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Haven Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Carolina Trace Road
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi·3 min·New Biddinger Road
31
Continue on California Road
4.9 mi·11 min·California Road
32
Turn left onto SR 126
1.7 mi·2 min·Cincinnati Brookville Road
33
Arrive at destination
SR 252
Trip Plan
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 123.9 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 19m 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 19m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scipio, 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 247.9 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 123.9 mi from Evansville, IN
· 2h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 42.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.76 one way
$77.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.55
$85.11
premium
$4.89
$47.71
$95.41
diesel
$5.61
$54.73
$109.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.03
$11.90
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.69
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.71
$15.87
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Evansville, IN
Night
in Evansville on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Scipio, IN
Late night
in Scipio on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
W 13 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
4 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Scipio, IN covers 247.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 71, Ronald Reagan Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 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 $38.76 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 247.9 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 110.7 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evansville, IN to Scipio, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
