Origin
Fairfield, IN
Morning in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, IN to Evansville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
253.2 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, IN
Soran Ali
Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, IN to Evansville, IN covers 253.2 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 101, South Main Street, West Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.58 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
126.6 miles from Fairfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 253.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m 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 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 253.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 101 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 4h 30m 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 Fairfield, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 101 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Union Street | — | — |
| North Eastern Avenue | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| North Perkins Street | — | — |
| East 1st Street | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 101
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on the route
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Union Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Union Street
5
Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
West 3rd Street
7
Turn left onto North Perkins Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Perkins Street
8
Turn right onto East 1st Street
19 mi
·
27 min
·
East 1st Street
9
Continue on East Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Broadway Street
10
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Harrison Street
11
Turn right onto Colescott Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Colescott Street
12
Turn left onto Miller Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Miller Avenue
13
Turn right onto West McKay Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
West McKay Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East King Street
16
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
17
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Road 44
19
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Road 44
20
Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
21
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
2 sec
22
Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 69 South: Evansville
23
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
27 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
25
Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
26
Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
28
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
29
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
30
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
31
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
32
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 126.6 miles from Fairfield, IN, or about 2h 15m 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 56 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 253.2 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fairfield, 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 126.6 mi from Fairfield, IN · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.6 miles from Fairfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evansville, IN
The final approach into Evansville, 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 Evansville, 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
$39.58 one way
$79.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.46 | $86.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.73 | $97.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.90 | $111.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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
Evansville, IN
Morning in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m 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 Fairfield, IN to Evansville, IN covers 253.2 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 101, South Main Street, West Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.6 miles from Fairfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.58 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 4h 30m 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 Fairfield, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield, IN to Evansville, 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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