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Trip from Nashville, IN to Evansville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

136.9 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Nashville, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashville, IN to Evansville, IN covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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 46, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.40 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

68.4 miles from Nashville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 136.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 136.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.6 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 20 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 106.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 46. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 135 / South Van Buren Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 135 / South Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 135 / South Van Buren Street

Turn right onto SR 135 / South Van Buren Street

Navigation decision point

5
22.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
24.5 mi into trip | ~32m 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
128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward Lynch Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
5
136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 106.6 mi 1h 54m
SR 46 18.5 mi 22m
East Lloyd Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 2.5 mi 4m
Bloomfield Road 1.6 mi 2m
West 2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Van Buren Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 106.6 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 135

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Van Buren Street
3

Continue on SR 46

18 mi · 22 min · SR 46
4

Turn left onto South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · South College Avenue
5

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
6

Continue on Bloomfield Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
8

Merge onto I 69

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
11

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
13

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
14

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
16

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
17

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
18

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
19

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
20

Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Nashville, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.6 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 30 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.4 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, IN

This is one driving day of about 136.9 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Nashville, 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 106.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.4 mi from Nashville, IN · 1h 19m into the drive

unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clear Creek, IN

68 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

Clear Creek, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Nashville, 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 106.6 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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 84.9
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 ~62 min detour Free near mile 108.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.40 one way

$42.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.50 $47.00
premium $4.89 $26.35 $52.69
diesel $5.61 $30.23 $60.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.1 0 $14.37 $6.57
Efficient EV 34.2 0 $11.98 $5.48
EV Truck/SUV 54.8 0 $19.17 $8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Nashville, IN

Evening in Nashville on Friday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Friday

Local time

7:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Clear Creek, IN

68 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

34 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

2h 37m 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 Nashville, IN to Evansville, IN covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 46, 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 68.4 miles from Nashville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.40 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 135 / South Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Nashville, 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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