Origin
Pendleton, IN
Night in Pendleton on Sunday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
203.6 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pendleton, IN
Yaroslav Shuraev
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Connecting Pendleton to Evansville, this 203.6-mile journey across Indiana takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget about $28 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest locations. While the drive is manageable in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Given the local road profile, you will want to stay alert for frequent turns rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm.
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
101.8 miles from Pendleton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience on this route, as it relies entirely on local roads like South Pendleton Avenue, West State Street, and State Street. With a highway share of 0%, this is a pure local drive that avoids interstate travel entirely. You will not find any long, straight stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on South Pendleton Avenue is 0 miles. The road requires your full attention due to its turn-heavy nature, making it a distinct departure from typical highway cruising. Navigating these local arteries provides a consistent, winding pace that defines the character of this 203.6-mile trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pendleton Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 27m 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 Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pendleton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lynch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Burkhardt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Pendleton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on West Madison Avenue
49 ft
·
6 sec
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West Madison Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Pendleton Avenue
3
Turn left onto West State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
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State Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
358 ft
·
6 sec
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
10
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
11
Keep slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 465 South, I 69 South
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
15
Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lynch Road
16
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lynch Road
18
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
19
Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
21
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
22
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
23
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you are navigating local roads for the entire 3 hours and 27 minutes, leave early in the day to avoid peak traffic on town streets. Incorporating your one planned stop early in the trip can help you maintain focus through the many turns you will encounter. Since there are no highway stretches to lean on, keep a close watch on your navigation to ensure you stay on track through the various street transitions. Budgeting $28 for fuel is a solid starting point, but consider carrying a bit extra if you plan on taking detours. Because this is a shorter, turn-heavy route, having the flexibility to stop whenever you see a local business or rest area is a major advantage.
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 101.8 miles from Pendleton, IN, or about 1h 43m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, IN
This is one driving day of about 203.6 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pendleton, 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 101.8 mi from Pendleton, IN · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.8 miles from Pendleton, 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
$30.92 one way
$61.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.44 | $76.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.23 | $90.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.50 | $13.03 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Night in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
3h 27m 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 Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN covers 203.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pendleton Avenue, West State Street, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.8 miles from Pendleton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.92 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m 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 Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pendleton, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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