The drive from Rockport, IN to Evansville, IN covers 145.1 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 US 41, B'Dale Road (Cord 25), East Walnut Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.5 miles on US 41.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 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
72.6 miles from Rockport, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 145.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and B'Dale Road (Cord 25). The longest continuous stretch is about 139.5 miles on US 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 139.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and B'Dale Road (Cord 25). There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Smith Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip|~10m in|Smith Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip|~12m in|US 41
Turn right onto US 41
Navigation decision point
6
27.3 mi into trip|~45m in|US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
92.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
145.1 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
139.5 mi
3h 6m
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
4.2 mi
10m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
County Road 208
0.4 mi
1m
Smith Street
0.3 mi
<1m
County Road 460N
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 139.5 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
4.2 mi·10 min·B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Smith Street
3
Continue on County Road 208
0.4 mi·1 min·County Road 208
4
Continue on County Road 460N
419 ft·13 sec·County Road 460N
5
Turn right onto US 41
22 mi·33 min·US 41
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
64 mi·1 hr 26 min·US 41
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 41; US 150
8
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; US 50; US 150
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
52 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 41
10
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
11
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
12
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
13
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 72.6 miles from Rockport, IN, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 32 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 47m 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 47m
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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, IN
This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Rockport, 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 US 41 for about 139.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from Rockport, IN
· 1h 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.91
$49.81
premium
$4.89
$27.92
$55.85
diesel
$5.61
$32.04
$64.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.24
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.31
$9.29
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 17, 2026
Origin
Rockport, IN
Morning
in Rockport on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Clear
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 9:51PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Evansville, IN
Morning
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
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
23 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 20m 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 Rockport, IN to Evansville, IN covers 145.1 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 US 41, B'Dale Road (Cord 25), East Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Rockport, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rockport, 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.
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.
