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Trip from Evansville, IN to Wanatah, IN

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

295.2 mi

475 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 46m ★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m

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

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Downtown Wanatah, IN, IN

Wanatah, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Wanatah, IN covers 295.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 65, US 421 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.15 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

147.6 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 295.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.8 miles on I 69.

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 152.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 159.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 295.2 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 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

6
159.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

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

Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
170.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | 65

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
174.4 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
229.9 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

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

Exit 178 Toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
6
230.2 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake...

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 Wanatah, IN, road signs point toward Brookston, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman.

Brookston

229.9 mi in | ~4h 17m

Lake Shafer

230.2 mi in | ~4h 18m

Lake Freeman

230.2 mi in | ~4h 18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 152.8 mi 2h 46m
I 65 54 mi 59m
US 421 46.4 mi 1h 7m
North River Road 17.9 mi 31m
I 74 9.2 mi 10m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
65 3.9 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 152.8 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Wanatah, 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

153 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 3 min
Exit 163 Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
13

Merge onto I 74; I 465

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

3.9 mi · 4 min · 65
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 65

18 mi · 19 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
19

Merge onto I 65

36 mi · 39 min · I 65
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 178 Toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
21

Keep slight right at fork

234 ft · 5 sec
Toward SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
22

Turn straight onto SR 43

18 mi · 31 min · North River Road
23

Continue on US 421

46 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 421
24

Turn left onto School Drive

0.2 mi · 50 sec · School Drive
25

Continue on East 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 1st Street
26

Turn right onto South Main Street

480 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
27

Turn left onto West Cross Street

207 ft · 9 sec · West Cross Street
28

Arrive at destination

West Cross 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 147.6 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 147.6 miles or 2h 43m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wanatah, 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 295.2 miles and 5h 59m.

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 152.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 147.6 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 43m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

148 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 147.6 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 152.8 miles.

Arriving in Wanatah, IN

The final approach into Wanatah, 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 Wanatah, 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.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour $20 near mile 295.2
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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 ~50 min detour Free near mile 50.9
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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 ~65 min detour Free near mile 30.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.15 one way

$92.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.67 $101.34
premium $4.89 $56.81 $113.62
diesel $5.61 $65.18 $130.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.6 1 $31.00 $14.17
Efficient EV 73.8 0 $25.83 $11.81
EV Truck/SUV 118.1 1 $41.33 $18.89

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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 5 days ago

Origin

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Tuesday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wanatah, IN

Evening in Wanatah on Tuesday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 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

5h 59m 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 Wanatah, IN covers 295.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 65, US 421. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.6 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 $46.15 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 22 significant decision points across 295.2 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 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Evansville, IN and Wanatah, IN, road signs point toward Brookston, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman.

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