Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
169.7 mi
273 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Hope, IN to Evansville, IN covers 169.7 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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, SR 46 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 $25.78 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
84.8 miles from Hope, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 169.7 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.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Van Buren Street. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 169.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 55 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 9
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 106.6 mi | 1h 54m |
| Van Buren Street | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| SR 46 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| SR 9 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| County Road 50 North | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, IN and Evansville, IN.
Start on Jackson Street
Turn left onto SR 9
Turn right onto 25th Street
Turn left onto County Road 650 East
Turn right onto County Road 50 North
Turn right onto US 31
Turn left onto 10th Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto SR 46
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
Continue on SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Continue on Bloomfield Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
Turn right onto SR 66
Take the exit
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hope, 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 Hope, IN
This is one driving day of about 169.7 miles and 3h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.8 mi from Hope, IN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from Hope, 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$25.78 one way
$51.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.76 | $10.86 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Hope on Sunday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
85 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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