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Trip from Montpelier, IN to Evansville, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

260.6 mi

419 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m

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, United States

Montpelier, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montpelier, IN to Evansville, IN covers 260.6 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 18, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.74 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

130.3 miles from Montpelier, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 260.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 260.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 237.8 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 18 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 237.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.1 miles in near I 69.

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 14 significant decision points across 260.6 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 77.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
78 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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
148.3 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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
5
252.5 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Take the exit toward Lynch Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 237.8 mi 4h 20m
SR 18 14.5 mi 16m
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 — 237.8 mi, about 4h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 18

15 mi · 16 min · SR 18
2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
3

Merge onto I 69

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 69
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
5

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.
6

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.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
9

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
10

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
11

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
12

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
14

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
15

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
16

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
17

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
18

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 130.3 miles from Montpelier, IN, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.8 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 57 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.3 miles or 2h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

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 Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, IN

This is one driving day of about 260.6 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Montpelier, 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 237.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.3 mi from Montpelier, IN · 2h 25m into the drive

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

130 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

Fishers, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alaska, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Montpelier, 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 237.8 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 ~50 min detour Free near mile 206.7
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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 233.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.74 one way

$81.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.73 $89.47
premium $4.89 $50.15 $100.30
diesel $5.61 $57.54 $115.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, Indiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.2 0 $27.36 $12.51
Efficient EV 65.2 0 $22.80 $10.42
EV Truck/SUV 104.2 1 $36.48 $16.68

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Montpelier, IN

Afternoon in Montpelier on Thursday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

12:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 10 mph 9% 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

17 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

4h 50m 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 Montpelier, IN to Evansville, IN covers 260.6 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 18, 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 130.3 miles from Montpelier, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.74 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 14 significant decision points across 260.6 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 77.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montpelier, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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