Trip from Evansville, IN to Vernon, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

169.8 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 10m ★

6 AM

3h 22m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 28m

3 PM

3h 32m

5 PM

3h 45m

8 PM

3h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Vernon, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Vernon, IN covers 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 65, SR 3 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 $26.55 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

84.9 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 169.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 169.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 65. 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 23 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 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 169.8 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.7 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | John Street

Turn right onto John Street

Navigation decision point

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

117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Lo...

141.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 29 Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Evansville, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Louisville and Scottsburg.

Louisville

117.1 mi in | ~2h 11m

Scottsburg

141.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	91.7 mi	1h 39m
I 65	23.1 mi	24m
SR 3	17.5 mi	26m
I 69	11.3 mi	12m
West McClain Avenue	10.9 mi	17m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
East Lloyd Expressway	4.2 mi	4m
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 Vernon, 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

11 mi · 12 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Exit 21A Toward I 64 East: Louisville

Merge onto I 64

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 64

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 7 Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 65

23 mi · 24 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 29 Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

Turn right onto SR 56

11 mi · 17 min · West McClain Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 3

17 mi · 25 min · SR 3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 3; SR 7

0.4 mi · 39 sec · SR 3; SR 7

Turn right onto Pike Street

53 ft · 2 sec · Pike Street

Arrive at destination

Pike Street

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 84.9 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 36m 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 37 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, 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 169.8 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 84.9 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corydon, IN

85 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

Boonville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corydon, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.9 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 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.

Arriving in Vernon, IN

The final approach into Vernon, 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 Vernon, 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

$26.55 one way

$53.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$29.15	$58.29
premium	$4.89	$32.68	$65.35
diesel	$5.61	$37.49	$74.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.9	$17.83	$8.15
Efficient EV	42.5	$14.86	$6.79
EV Truck/SUV	67.9	$23.77	$10.87

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vernon, IN

Evening in Vernon on Thursday

Local time

7:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

22 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

3h 22m 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 Vernon, IN covers 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 65, SR 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.9 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 $26.55 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.