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Trip from Kosciusko County, IN to Evansville, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 46m

Distance

282.5 mi

455 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 34m ★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m

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

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Downtown Kosciusko County, IN, IN

Kosciusko County, IN

Tom Fisk

county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kosciusko County, IN to Evansville, IN covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 37, Southwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.17 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

141.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 282.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 46m highway drive covering 282.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 37. The longest continuous stretch is about 178.6 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 40 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 178.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.6 miles in near SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 282.5 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 48.6 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.9 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
98.9 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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
99.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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
121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m 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
5
170.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 178.6 mi 3h 17m
SR 37 15.3 mi 19m
Southwood Drive 14.4 mi 20m
North Jefferson Street 11.4 mi 16m
SR 13 9.3 mi 11m
Fisher Avenue 8.2 mi 11m
North 500 West 6.4 mi 9m
North 900 West 6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 178.6 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Lake Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Lake Street
2

Turn left onto SR 25

360 ft · 10 sec · West Winona Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 15

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Buffalo Street
4

Continue on SR 15

8.2 mi · 11 min · Fisher Avenue
5

Continue on SR 15

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
6

Continue on SR 15

11 mi · 16 min · North Jefferson Street
7

Continue on SR 15

6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
8

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
9

Continue on SR 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Cass Street
10

Continue on SR 15

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Street
11

Turn left onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Canal Street
12

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Wabash Street
13

Turn slight right onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
14

At end of road, turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 41 sec · East Marion Street
15

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19

4.1 mi · 5 min · North 800 West
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
17

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
18

Continue on SR 13

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 13
19

Continue on SR 13

6.0 mi · 8 min · North 900 West
20

Continue on SR 13

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Anderson Street
21

Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 37; SR 13
22

Continue on SR 13; SR 37

9.3 mi · 11 min · SR 13; SR 37
23

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
24

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
27

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.
28

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.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
31

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
32

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
33

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
34

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
35

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
36

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
37

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
38

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
39

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
40

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 141.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.6 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 62 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.2 miles or 3h 9m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Kosciusko County, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Kosciusko County, IN

This is one driving day of about 282.5 miles and 5h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Kosciusko County, 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 178.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.2 mi from Kosciusko County, IN · 3h 9m into the drive

Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood, IN

141 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

Elwood, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.2 miles from Kosciusko County, 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 178.6 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.

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 ~51 min detour Free near mile 233.8
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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 253.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.17 one way

$88.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $48.49 $96.98
premium $4.89 $54.36 $108.73
diesel $5.61 $62.37 $124.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.8 1 $29.66 $13.56
Efficient EV 70.6 0 $24.72 $11.30
EV Truck/SUV 113 1 $39.55 $18.08

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 16, 2026

Origin

Kosciusko County, IN

Evening in Kosciusko County on Thursday

Local time

7:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Greenwood, IN

141 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 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 46m 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 Kosciusko County, IN to Evansville, IN covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 37, Southwood Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.17 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 282.5 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 48.6 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.9 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kosciusko County, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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