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Trip from Montgomery, IN to Evansville, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Montgomery, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery, IN to Evansville, IN covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 50, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.3 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 14 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 51.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

526 ft 383 ft

Total Climb

144 ft

Total Descent

287 ft

Highest Point

526 ft

Elevation Range

143 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 50. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.6 miles (North Burkhardt Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
56 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward Lynch Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
4
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | North Burkhardt Road

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

Navigation decision point

4
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 41 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 41 South
5
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 51.3 mi 55m
US 50 4.4 mi 6m
East Lloyd Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 2.5 mi 4m
East Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 41 0.3 mi <1m
Lynch Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 51.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 50; US 150

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 50; US 150
2

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec
3

Merge onto I 69

51 mi · 55 min · I 69
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
5

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
6

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
7

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
8

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
10

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
11

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
12

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
13

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Montgomery, IN · 36m into the drive

Downtown Oakland City, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland City, IN

32 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

Petersburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland City, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Montgomery, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.02 one way

$20.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.00 $22.01
premium $4.89 $12.34 $24.67
diesel $5.61 $14.15 $28.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.73 $3.08
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Montgomery, IN

Evening in Montgomery on Thursday

Local time

5:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

4:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 15m 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 Montgomery, IN to Evansville, IN covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 50, East Lloyd Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Montgomery, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.02 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.6 miles (North Burkhardt Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Montgomery, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 383 ft to 526 ft elevation with about 144 ft of total climbing.

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