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Trip from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN

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Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

103.8 mi

167 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

Downtown Lewis, IN, IN

Lewis, IN

Jonathan Borba

county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN covers 103.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Union Drive, State Road 246, East Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.9 miles from Lewis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 103.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Union Drive Unavailable Refreshing
State Road 246 Unavailable Refreshing
East Walnut Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Union Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 104th Street

20 ft · 3 sec · 104th Street
2

Turn right onto East Union Drive

479 ft · 23 sec · East Union Drive
3

Turn right

0.1 mi · 17 sec
4

Turn left onto State Road 246

7.3 mi · 12 min · State Road 246
5

Turn left

42 mi · 51 min
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
7

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right

52 mi · 1 hr 4 min
9

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
10

Turn right

331 ft · 26 sec
11

At the end of the road, turn right

121 ft · 9 sec
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from Lewis, IN, or about 56m into the drive.

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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

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 Lewis, 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 Lewis, IN

This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.9 mi from Lewis, IN · 56m into the drive

city in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, IL

52 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

Mount Carmel, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Carmel, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Lewis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.23 one way

$32.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.82 $35.64
premium $4.89 $19.98 $39.95
diesel $5.61 $22.92 $45.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.1 0 $10.90 $4.98
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.08 $4.15
EV Truck/SUV 41.5 0 $14.53 $6.64

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Lewis, IN

Morning in Lewis on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

1h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN covers 103.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Drive, State Road 246, East Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Lewis, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewis, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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