Trip from Sparta, IN to Evansville, IN

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Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

200.8 mi

323 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 6m ★

6 AM

4h 19m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 28m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 44m

8 PM

4h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sparta, IN

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

This 200.8-mile drive from Sparta to Evansville, Indiana, is a solid day trip, taking about 4 hours and 18 minutes to complete. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, with 67% of the route on interstates and major roads, making for efficient travel. You can expect a fuel cost of around $31 for this trip. Given the manageable distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent travel experience.

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

100.4 miles from Sparta, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 200.8-mile trip, with 67% of your travel time spent on major roads like I 64. This means you'll experience significant stretches of faster, more direct travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 92.1 miles on I 64, offering a good chance to settle into a rhythm. While the bulk of the journey is on highways, the inclusion of State Road 62 and South Adams Street suggests a transition to more local roads as you approach Evansville, potentially offering a change of pace.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 State Road 62. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in near US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles (SR 62): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

46 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 56; SR 62

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

80.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | SR 62

Take the ramp onto SR 62 toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West

181.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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...

192.7 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward Lynch Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sparta, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.

Henderson

181.9 mi in | ~3h 53m

Kentucky

181.9 mi in | ~3h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	92.1 mi	1h 39m
State Road 62	29.1 mi	43m
South Adams Street	20.7 mi	30m
I 69	10.6 mi	11m
SR 62	9.1 mi	10m
US 50	7.1 mi	10m
Clifty Drive	5.6 mi	8m
SR 350	5.2 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 92.1 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, IN and Evansville, IN.

Start on this road

187 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto SR 350

5.2 mi · 7 min · SR 350

Turn left onto SR 101

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Warpath Drive

Continue on SR 101

4.6 mi · 8 min · North County Road 700 East

Turn right onto US 50

7.1 mi · 10 min · US 50

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129

21 mi · 30 min · South Adams Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Michigan Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Road

Turn right onto SR 62

5.6 mi · 8 min · Clifty Drive

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

5.1 mi · 7 min · SR 56; SR 62

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto SR 62

25 mi · 36 min · State Road 62

Continue on SR 62

4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 62

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp onto SR 62

9.1 mi · 10 min · SR 62

Toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 265; SR 62

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 265; SR 62

Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 64; US 150; SR 62

Continue on I 64; SR 62

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 64; SR 62

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.

Merge onto I 69; SR 57

11 mi · 11 min · I 69; SR 57

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec

Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 41 South

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic as you get closer to Evansville. With a total distance of 200.8 miles, you'll only need about one planned stop for fuel or a break. The longest stretch is 92.1 miles on I 64, so plan your break before or after this segment. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $31, it's a budget-friendly trip, but always check your fuel gauge before heading out, especially before embarking on that longest highway stretch.

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 100.4 miles from Sparta, IN, or about 2h 25m 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 2h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.4 miles or 2h 25m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sparta, 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 Sparta, IN

This is one driving day of about 200.8 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sparta, 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 100.4 mi from Sparta, IN · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Sparta, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 152.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.39 one way

$62.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.47	$68.94
premium	$4.89	$38.64	$77.28
diesel	$5.61	$44.33	$88.67

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: 70.3 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	60.2	0	$21.08	$9.64
Efficient EV	50.2	0	$17.57	$8.03
EV Truck/SUV	80.3	1	$28.11	$12.85

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Sparta, IN

Night in Sparta on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Night in Evansville on Tuesday

Local time

9:06 PM

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

1 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 18m 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 Sparta, IN to Evansville, IN covers 200.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, State Road 62, South Adams 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 100.4 miles from Sparta, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.39 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.

Between Sparta, IN and Evansville, IN, road signs point toward Henderson and Kentucky.

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Trip from Sparta, IN to Evansville, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Evansville, IN

National Parks Near This Route

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sparta, IN

Evansville, IN

1 hour earlier

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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