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Trip from Kendallville, IN to Evansville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

316.2 mi

509 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 46m ★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m

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

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city in Indiana, USA

Kendallville, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kendallville, IN to Evansville, IN covers 316.2 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, South Lima Road, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.43 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

158.1 miles from Kendallville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 284.6 mi 5h 11m
South Lima Road 21.8 mi 30m
East Lloyd Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 2.5 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 41 0.3 mi <1m
Lynch Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 284.6 mi, about 5h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Rush Street

47 ft · 9 sec · East Rush Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on South Main Street

258 ft · 7 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 3

22 mi · 30 min · South Lima Road
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
6

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33
8

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
10

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.
11

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.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
14

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
15

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
16

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
17

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
19

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
20

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
21

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
22

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
23

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 158.1 miles from Kendallville, IN, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.6 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 70 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.1 miles or 3h 2m 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 53m

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 Kendallville, 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 Kendallville, IN

This is one driving day of about 316.2 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Kendallville, 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 284.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

158 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

Fort Wayne, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.1 miles from Kendallville, 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 284.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 316.2

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2 mi

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

2 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Loving Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12604898686

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40 mile 112.9

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 135.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 316.2

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.9

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

A Divine Encounter Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+12604832233

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee West Side

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 316.2

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18124703205

Visit website

Crescendo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12604078515

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 203.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 203.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 203.3

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 203.3

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 316.2

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 155.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
23.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

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

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
23.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 69; US 24; US 30

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

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

Use the straight lane.
6
132.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | 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
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | 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
155.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.43 one way

$98.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $54.28 $108.55
premium $4.89 $60.85 $121.70
diesel $5.61 $69.81 $139.63

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: 110.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.9 1 $33.20 $15.18
Efficient EV 79.1 0 $27.67 $12.65
EV Truck/SUV 126.5 1 $44.27 $20.24

Gas CO2

111 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Kendallville, IN

Afternoon in Kendallville on Saturday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Saturday

Local time

2:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 5 to 14 mph 88% chance 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

33 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 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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 ~50 min detour Free near mile 261.7
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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 ~66 min detour Free near mile 283.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

316.2 mi in 5h 58m, mostly highway — 284.6 mi of that is on I 69.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.6 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Lima Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 316.2 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 316.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 284.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evansville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evansville, IN before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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