Origin
Milford, IN
Morning in Milford on Friday
Local time
11:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, IN to Evansville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
301.7 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, IN to Evansville, IN covers 301.7 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, West Emeline Street, South Higbee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.17 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
150.8 miles from Milford, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 301.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 301.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milford, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Emeline Street | — | — |
| South Higbee Street | — | — |
| East Winona Avenue | — | — |
| South Buffalo Street | — | — |
| Fisher Avenue | — | — |
| State Road 15 | — | — |
| North Jefferson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on East Catherine Street
128 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Catherine Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
463 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Emeline Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Emeline Street
4
Turn left onto South Higbee Street
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Higbee Street
5
Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Winona Avenue
6
Turn left onto South Buffalo Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Buffalo Street
7
Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Fisher Avenue
8
Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 15
9
Continue on North Jefferson Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
North Jefferson Street
10
Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North 500 West
11
Continue on County Road 500 West
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 500 West
12
Continue on North Cass Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cass Street
13
Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Street
14
Turn left onto West Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Canal Street
15
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wabash Street
16
Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Southwood Drive
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Marion Street
18
Turn left onto North 800 West
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North 800 West
19
Continue on North Washington Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
20
Continue on South 800 West
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South 800 West
21
Continue on State Road 13
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 13
22
Continue on North 900 West
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 900 West
23
Continue on North Anderson Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Anderson Street
24
Turn right
2.4 mi
·
2 min
25
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
11 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
27
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
17 min
28
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
29
Keep slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
30
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 465 South, I 69 South
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
33
Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lynch Road
34
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
4 sec
35
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lynch Road
36
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
37
Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
39
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
40
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
41
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
42
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
43
Arrive at your 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 150.8 miles from Milford, IN, or about 2h 39m 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 66 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.8 miles or 2h 39m 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 21m
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 Milford, 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 Milford, IN
This is one driving day of about 301.7 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Milford, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.8 mi from Milford, IN · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from Milford, 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
$47.17 one way
$94.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.79 | $103.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.61 | $133.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.68 | $14.48 |
| Efficient EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.40 | $12.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.7 | 1 | $42.24 | $19.31 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning in Evansville on Friday
Local time
10:05 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
5h 19m 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 Milford, IN to Evansville, IN covers 301.7 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, West Emeline Street, South Higbee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.8 miles from Milford, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.17 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 straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milford, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milford, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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