Origin
Rising Sun, IN
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1:22 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
199 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN covers 199 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 71, I 69 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 $31.11 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
99.5 miles from Rising Sun, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 199 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 199 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 71. 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 35 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
855 ft
383 ft
Total Climb
692 ft
Total Descent
808 ft
Highest Point
855 ft
~56.8 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near Wade Hill Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 199 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 10.5 miles (Wade Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.1 miles (SR 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Wade Hill Road
Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 101
Turn right onto SR 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South: Louisville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
180 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rising Sun, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
180 mi in
|
~3h 38m
Kentucky
180 mi in
|
~3h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 92.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 71 | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| I 69 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| SR 156 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| I 265 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Lewis and Clark Bridge | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| KY 1039 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| 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 Rising Sun, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Walnut Street
2
Continue on SR 56
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 56
3
Turn straight onto SR 156
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 156
4
Turn right onto North Branch Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Branch Road
5
Continue on Searcy Ridge Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Searcy Ridge Road
6
Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wade Hill Road
7
Turn right onto SR 156
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 156
8
Turn right onto SR 101
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 101
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on KY 1039
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 1039
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Turn straight onto KY 1039
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
KY 1039
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 71
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward KY 841 North
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 841 North
16
Merge onto KY 841
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
17
Continue on KY 841
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
18
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
SR 265; SR 62
19
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
20
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
21
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150; SR 62
22
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 64; SR 62
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 29A
Toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69; SR 57
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
26
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
4 sec
27
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lynch Road
28
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
29
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
31
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
32
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
33
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
34
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
35
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 99.5 miles from Rising Sun, IN, or about 2h 11m 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 44 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 2h 11m 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 19m
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 Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, IN
This is one driving day of about 199 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Rising Sun, 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 99.5 mi from Rising Sun, IN · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Rising Sun, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.11 one way
$62.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.30 | $76.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.94 | $87.87 |
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: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.41 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.86 | $12.74 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Friday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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 3m 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 Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN covers 199 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 71, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Rising Sun, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.11 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 20 significant decision points across 199 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 10.5 miles (Wade Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.1 miles (SR 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rising Sun, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 383 ft to 855 ft elevation with about 692 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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