Origin
Rising Sun, IN
Morning in Rising Sun on Monday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
197.9 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN covers 197.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Branch Road, Searcy Ridge Road, Wade Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.06 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
99 miles from Rising Sun, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 197.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Branch Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Searcy Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wade Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 841 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis and Clark Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Branch Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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
5.4 mi
·
9 min
8
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
9
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 71 South: Louisville
13
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
48 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
KY 841 North
15
Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 841 North
16
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
17
Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
18
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
19
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
7 min
20
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
21
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
22
Continue straight
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
24
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lynch Road
26
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
4 sec
27
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lynch Road
28
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
29
Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
31
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
32
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
33
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
34
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
35
Arrive at your 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 miles from Rising Sun, IN, or about 1h 40m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
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 197.9 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99 mi from Rising Sun, IN · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99 miles from Rising Sun, 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
$30.06 one way
$60.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.97 | $87.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.32 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
Gas CO2
69 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
Morning in Evansville on Monday
Local time
9:06 AM
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
23 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 20m 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 Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN covers 197.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Branch Road, Searcy Ridge Road, Wade Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99 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 $30.06 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.
The drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rising Sun, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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