Origin
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Fairfield, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
231 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 53m
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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Fairfield, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 231 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Walnut Street, South Garvin Street, John Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.11 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
115.5 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Walnut Street | — | — |
| South Garvin Street | — | — |
| John Street | — | — |
| East Lloyd Expressway | — | — |
| North Burkhardt Road | — | — |
| Morgan Avenue | — | — |
| SR 44 | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Fairfield, IN.
1
Start on the route
121 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
331 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
128 ft
·
7 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
·
5 sec
·
John Street
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
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 Morgan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgan Avenue
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge slight left
130 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 44, SR 252
13
Turn slight right
26 ft
14
Keep slight left
115 ft
·
2 sec
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
16
Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
SR 44 East
17
Turn right onto State Road 44
18 mi
·
28 min
·
State Road 44
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street
16 ft
·
West Jefferson Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Jefferson Street
20
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
21
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East King Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East King Street
24
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
14 min
25
Turn left onto South Miller Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Miller Avenue
26
Turn right onto Colescott Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colescott Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Harrison Street
28
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
19 mi
·
28 min
·
East Broadway Street
29
Turn left onto North Perkins Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Perkins Street
30
Turn right onto State Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Street
31
Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
32
Turn right onto East 5th Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East 5th Street
33
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Continue on Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
35
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
7 min
36
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 101
37
Arrive at your destination
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 115.5 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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 231 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.5 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.11 one way
$72.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.45 | $88.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.00 | $102.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.26 | $11.09 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.21 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.34 | $14.78 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Fairfield, IN
Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
231 mi in 5h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Walnut Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evansville, IN to Fairfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 231 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evansville, IN to Fairfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fairfield, IN before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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