Trip from Fish Lake, IN to Evansville, IN

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

320 mi

515 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 10m ★

6 AM

6h 22m

8 AM

6h 47m

10 AM

6h 31m

12 PM

6h 29m

3 PM

6h 32m

5 PM

6h 46m

8 PM

6h 15m

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

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Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fish Lake, IN to Evansville, IN covers 320 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 31, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.60 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

160 miles from Fish Lake, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 22m highway drive covering 320 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.7 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 31 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 151.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.7 miles in near US 31.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 320 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 120.7 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

120.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | US 31

Turn right onto US 31

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 31

Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South

134.3 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 West

134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 465

Merge onto I 465

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

159.4 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	151.7 mi	2h 45m
US 31	117.1 mi	2h 25m
I 465	24.4 mi	28m
Pierce Road	12.6 mi	18m
SR 4	3.9 mi	5m
East Lloyd Expressway	3.9 mi	4m
North Burkhardt Road	2.5 mi	4m
East Walnut Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 151.7 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Lake, IN and Evansville, IN.

Start on South Longshore Drive

36 ft · 5 sec · South Longshore Drive

Turn right

3.9 mi · 5 min

Keep slight right to continue on Pierce Road

13 mi · 18 min · Pierce Road

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Turn slight right

512 ft · 7 sec

Continue straight

85 mi · 1 hr 44 min

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street

Turn left

322 ft · 51 sec

Continue straight

322 ft · 25 sec

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street

Turn right

13 mi · 17 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 465, US 31 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 465 West

Merge slight left

4.8 mi · 5 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

20 mi · 23 min · I 465 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 69 South: Evansville

Continue straight

47 mi · 53 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Lynch Road

Turn slight right

154 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

499 ft · 16 sec · Lynch Road

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road

Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 41 South

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street

Turn right

331 ft · 26 sec

At the end of the road, turn right

121 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 160 miles from Fish Lake, IN, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.7 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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 160 miles or 3h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fish Lake, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Fish Lake, IN

This is one driving day of about 320 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fish Lake, 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 151.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160 mi from Fish Lake, IN · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

160 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

Chicago, 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 160 miles from Fish Lake, 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 151.7 miles.

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.

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.

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 ~51 min detour Free near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

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 286.9

View on nps.gov

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...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $20

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.60 one way

$97.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$53.58	$107.16
premium	$4.80	$60.41	$120.82
diesel	$5.64	$71.09	$142.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Carmel, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Zionsville, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Kokomo, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Carmel, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger

Speedway, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer #130 (Carmel, IN)

Carmel, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Simon Fashion Mall at Keystone (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 CHARGELAB: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96	1	$33.60	$15.36
Efficient EV	80	0	$28.00	$12.80
EV Truck/SUV	128	1	$44.80	$20.48

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fish Lake, IN

Morning in Fish Lake on Monday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Morning in Evansville on Monday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 22m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fish Lake, IN to Evansville, IN covers 320 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, US 31, I 465. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160 miles from Fish Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route from Fish Lake, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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