Origin
Greensburg, IN
Evening in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensburg, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
182.7 mi
294 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greensburg, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Greensburg, IN to Evansville, IN covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Van Buren Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.3 miles from Greensburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 182.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Van Buren Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.6 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 32 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 106.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
953 ft
383 ft
Total Climb
296 ft
Total Descent
867 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
Elevation Range
570 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Van Buren Street. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 68 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
174.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
5
182.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 106.6 mi | 1h 54m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| West Main Street | 18.3 mi | 26m |
| SR 46 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 106.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on this road
167 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
54 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto US 421; SR 46
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 46
16 mi
·
22 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on 25th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street
7
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 650 East
8
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50 North
9
Turn right onto US 31
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North National Road
10
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
10th Street
11
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
12
Turn right onto SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
13
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
14
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
15
Turn left onto SR 46
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Van Buren Street
16
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South College Avenue
17
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
18
Continue on Bloomfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomfield Road
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
20
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
23
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
4 sec
24
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lynch Road
25
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
26
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
28
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
29
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
30
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
31
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
32
Arrive at 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 91.3 miles from Greensburg, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.6 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 6m
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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greensburg, 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 106.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.3 mi from Greensburg, IN · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Greensburg, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.59 | $81.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.69 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Evening in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
7:58 PM
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greensburg, IN to Evansville, IN covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Van Buren Street, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.3 miles from Greensburg, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.75 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 68 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Greensburg, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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