The drive from Pleasant, IN to Evansville, IN covers 177.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, State Road 62, SR 62 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.1 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.78 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
88.9 miles from Pleasant, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 177.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 177.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and State Road 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.1 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
952 ft383 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
718 ft
Highest Point
952 ft
Elevation Range
569 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and State Road 62. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in near SR 56; SR 62.
Driving Effort6/10
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 177.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 22.9 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (SR 62): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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22.9 mi into trip|~38m in|SR 56; SR 62
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
57.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|SR 62
Take the ramp onto SR 62 toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
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158.8 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Hen...
5
169.7 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
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177.7 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pleasant, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
158.8 mi in|~3h 21m
Kentucky
158.8 mi in|~3h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
92.1 mi
1h 39m
State Road 62
29.1 mi
43m
SR 62
17.7 mi
26m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
State Road 250
3.9 mi
6m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on this road
36 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto SR 250
3.9 mi·6 min·State Road 250
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 62; SR 250
8.6 mi·15 min·SR 62; SR 250
4
Continue on SR 250
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Graham Road
5
Turn right onto SR 250
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 250
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 421
2.5 mi·3 min·US 421
7
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Michigan Road
8
Turn right onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 62
25 mi·36 min·State Road 62
11
Continue on SR 62
4.4 mi·7 min·State Road 62
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp onto SR 62
9.1 mi·10 min·SR 62
Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 WestUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
14
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
15
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64; SR 62
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 29AToward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, KentuckyUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi·11 min·I 69; SR 57
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
19
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
20
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
21
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
22
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
24
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
25
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
26
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
27
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
28
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 88.9 miles from Pleasant, IN, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 39 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 7m
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 Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, IN
This is one driving day of about 177.7 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Pleasant, 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 64 for about 92.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Pleasant, IN
· 2h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.9 miles from Pleasant, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.1 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.
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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 134.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.78 one way
$55.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.50
$61.01
premium
$4.89
$34.20
$68.39
diesel
$5.61
$39.23
$78.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
Efficient EV
44.4
0
$15.55
$7.11
EV Truck/SUV
71.1
0
$24.88
$11.37
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Pleasant, IN
Afternoon
in Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:54AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasant, IN to Evansville, IN covers 177.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, State Road 62, SR 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Pleasant, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 22.9 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (SR 62): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pleasant, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 383 ft to 952 ft elevation with about 149 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
