Origin
Evansville, IN
Morning in Evansville on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to South Whitley, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
276 mi
444 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 18m
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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South Whitley, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to South Whitley, IN covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.15 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
138 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 276 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 276 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 26m 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 South Whitley, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Walnut Street | — | — |
| South Garvin Street | — | — |
| John Street | — | — |
| East Lloyd Expressway | — | — |
| North Burkhardt Road | — | — |
| Morgan Avenue | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
| IN-37 | — | — |
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 South Whitley, 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
162 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
12
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
15
Merge slight left onto IN-37
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
IN-37
16
Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
33 mi
·
38 min
19
Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Western Avenue
20
Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Baldwin Avenue
21
Continue on Huntington Road
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Huntington Road
22
Continue on Marion Road
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Marion Road
23
Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
24
Continue on N Goshen Rd
14 mi
·
24 min
·
N Goshen Rd
25
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
26
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 138 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 2h 43m 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 61 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Whitley, 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 276 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138 mi from Evansville, IN · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Whitley, IN
The final approach into South Whitley, 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 South Whitley, 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
$43.15 one way
$86.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $47.38 | $94.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $53.11 | $106.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| Efficient EV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.64 | $17.66 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Destination
South Whitley, IN
Morning in South Whitley on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Greenwood, IN
138 mi in
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
26 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 26m 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 South Whitley, IN covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Walnut Street, South Garvin Street, John Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138 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 $43.15 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 straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evansville, IN to South Whitley, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evansville, IN to South Whitley, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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