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Trip from Evansville, IN to Montgomery, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Montgomery, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to Montgomery, IN covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 64 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 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 14 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 52.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.1 miles (South Garvin Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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 | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Garvin Street

Turn right onto South Garvin Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | John Street

Turn right onto John Street

Navigation decision point

6
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

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

Exit 62 Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Evansville, IN to Montgomery, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Vincennes along the way.

Vincennes

59.5 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 52.5 mi 56m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
US 50 4.1 mi 6m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
Morgan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South Garvin Street 0.2 mi <1m
John Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

52 mi · 56 min · I 69
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 62 Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
13

Turn right onto US 50; US 150

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 50; US 150
14

Arrive at destination

US 50; US 150

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Evansville, IN · 37m into the drive

Downtown Oakland City, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland City, IN

32 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

Saint John, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland City, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montgomery, IN

The final approach into Montgomery, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.01 one way

$20.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.99 $21.97
premium $4.89 $12.32 $24.63
diesel $5.61 $14.13 $28.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 to 17 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, IN

Afternoon in Montgomery on Thursday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Montgomery, IN covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $10.01 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.1 miles (South Garvin Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Evansville, IN to Montgomery, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Vincennes along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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