Origin
Scipio, IN
Late night in Scipio on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scipio, IN to Evansville, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
246.4 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scipio, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scipio, IN to Evansville, IN covers 246.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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, Ronald Reagan Highway 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 $38.52 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
123.2 miles from Scipio, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 246.4 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 40 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.
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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 246.4 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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 275 South: Kentucky
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 275 South: Kentucky
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 84
Toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louis...
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lex...
8
227.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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 Scipio, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger, Henderson and Kentucky.
Lexington
38.2 mi in
|
~56m
Louisville
38.2 mi in
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~56m
Erlanger
39.1 mi in
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~58m
Henderson
227.5 mi in
|
~4h 25m
Kentucky
227.5 mi in
|
~4h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 92.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| I 69 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| I 265 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Circle Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Lewis and Clark Bridge | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| California Road | 4.9 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scipio, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on SR 252
198 ft
·
3 sec
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SR 252
2
Continue on SR 126; SR 129
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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SR 126; SR 129
3
Turn right onto California Road
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
California Road
4
Continue on New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Biddinger Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Carolina Trace Road
6
Turn right onto New Haven Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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New Haven Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 74; US 52
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 275 South: Kentucky
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 275
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Circle Freeway
11
Continue on I 275
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cincinnati Bypass
12
Continue on I 275
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 84
Toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
17
Merge onto I 71; I 75
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 71
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 71
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward KY 841 North
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 841 North
21
Merge onto KY 841
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
22
Continue on KY 841
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lewis and Clark Bridge
23
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
SR 265; SR 62
24
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 265; SR 62
25
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
26
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150; SR 62
27
Continue on I 64; SR 62
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 64; SR 62
28
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.
29
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69; SR 57
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
31
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
4 sec
32
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lynch Road
33
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
34
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 41 South
36
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 41; SR 66
37
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
38
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
39
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
40
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 123.2 miles from Scipio, IN, or about 2h 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.2 miles or 2h 31m 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 58m
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 Scipio, 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 Scipio, IN
This is one driving day of about 246.4 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scipio, 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 123.2 mi from Scipio, IN · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 123.2 miles from Scipio, 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
$38.52 one way
$77.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.30 | $84.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.42 | $94.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.40 | $108.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.50 | $15.77 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 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
2 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
4h 50m 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 Scipio, IN to Evansville, IN covers 246.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 71, Ronald Reagan Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Scipio, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.52 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 26 significant decision points across 246.4 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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scipio, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger, Henderson and Kentucky.
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