Origin
Highland, IN
Late night in Highland on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, IN to Evansville, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
260.8 mi
420 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland, IN to Evansville, IN covers 260.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, SR 63, Wicker Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.4 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.77 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
130.4 miles from Highland, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 44m highway drive covering 260.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.4 miles on US 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 260.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.3 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 208.1 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
64.3 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
208.1 mi into trip
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~4h 37m in
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US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
260.1 mi into trip
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~5h 42m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
260.8 mi into trip
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~5h 44m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 132.4 mi | 2h 50m |
| SR 63 | 63.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Wicker Avenue | 58.8 mi | 1h 18m |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parrish Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 132.4 mi, about 2h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Parrish Avenue
25 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parrish Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn left onto US 41
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 41
59 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 41
6
Continue on SR 63
63 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
SR 63
7
Continue on US 41
58 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 41
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 41; US 150
9
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; US 50; US 150
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
52 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 41
11
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
12
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
14
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 130.4 miles from Highland, IN, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.4 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.4 miles or 2h 55m 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 45m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, IN
This is one driving day of about 260.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland, 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 US 41 for about 132.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.4 mi from Highland, IN · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 130.4 miles from Highland, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.4 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
$40.77 one way
$81.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.58 | $115.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 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 | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.82 | $10.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.51 | $16.69 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Late night in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 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
5h 44m 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 Highland, IN to Evansville, IN covers 260.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, SR 63, Wicker Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.4 miles from Highland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 260.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.3 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 208.1 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Highland, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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