Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Scottsburg, IN to Evansville, IN covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 64, SR 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.4 miles from Scottsburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 40.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 69.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East County Road 950 South.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 40.9 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 0.5 miles (East County Road 950 South): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (I 69; SR 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East County Road 950 South
Navigation decision point
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
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Between Scottsburg, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.
Henderson
Kentucky
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| I 64 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| SR 61 | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East County Road 950 South | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 900 South | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsburg, IN and Evansville, IN.
Start on South County Road 300 East
Turn right onto East County Road 950 South
Turn right onto County Road 225 West
Continue on County Road 925 South
Keep slight right at fork onto 900 South
Continue on East County Road 900 South
Turn left onto SR 61
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
Turn right onto SR 66
Take the exit
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 40.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.4 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Scottsburg, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Scottsburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 40.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Scottsburg, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Scottsburg, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Scottsburg on Sunday
Local time
11:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Mount Carmel, IL
20 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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