Origin
Hamilton, IN
Afternoon in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, IN to Evansville, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
327.4 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
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6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, IN to Evansville, IN covers 327.4 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, North Wayne Street, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 308 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.19 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
163.7 miles from Hamilton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 10m highway drive covering 327.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Wayne Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 308 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 19 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 308 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Wayne Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 69.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 327.4 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 11.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.8 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.4 mi into trip
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~20m 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.
6
143.9 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
144.8 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
8
166.6 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
215.1 mi into trip
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~4h 5m in
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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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 308 mi | 5h 37m |
| North Wayne Street | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 41 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lynch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 308 mi, about 5h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on SR 1; SR 427
9.2 mi
·
16 min
·
North Wayne Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
133 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
10
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lynch Road
12
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
13
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
15
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
16
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
17
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
18
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
19
Arrive at 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 163.7 miles from Hamilton, IN, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 308 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.7 miles or 3h 7m 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 2m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, IN
This is one driving day of about 327.4 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, 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 308 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.7 mi from Hamilton, IN · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 163.7 miles from Hamilton, 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 308 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
$51.19 one way
$102.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.20 | $112.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.01 | $126.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.29 | $144.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.2 | 1 | $34.38 | $15.72 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.65 | $13.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131 | 1 | $45.84 | $20.95 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Tuesday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 10 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
17 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 10m 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 Hamilton, IN to Evansville, IN covers 327.4 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Wayne Street, East Lloyd Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.7 miles from Hamilton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.19 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 327.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.8 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hamilton, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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