Trip from Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

168.9 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

Downtown Speedway, IN, IN

Speedway, IN

Selvin Esteban

Downtown Evansville, IN, IN

Evansville, IN

Kelly

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Speedway to Evansville, expect a journey covering 168.9 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes. This trek stays entirely within the Midwest, moving you across the heart of Indiana. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the trip. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded, hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward connection that suits travelers who prefer avoiding the monotony of high-speed highway travel.

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

84.5 miles from Speedway, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a standard interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate through a series of local connectors like West 25th Street, North High School Road, and Crawfordsville Road. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on West 25th Street. This setup creates a very different personality compared to typical cross-country trips, as you will be constantly transitioning between local thoroughfares. Expect a highly active driving environment where the road requires frequent adjustments rather than cruise control.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 25th Street 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 Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 25th Street Unavailable Refreshing
North High School Road Unavailable Refreshing
Crawfordsville Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 465 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 69 South Unavailable Refreshing
SR 66 West Unavailable Refreshing
East Lloyd Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 41 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 25th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn left

262 ft · 25 sec
3

Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · West 25th Street
4

Turn left onto North High School Road

315 ft · 14 sec · North High School Road
5

Turn slight right

276 ft · 10 sec
6

Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Crawfordsville Road
7

Turn left onto I 465 South, I 74 East

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 465 South, I 74 East
8

Merge slight left

9.4 mi · 10 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 69 South: Evansville
10

Continue straight

47 mi · 53 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 69 South: Evansville
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
13

Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

4.8 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 41 South
15

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
16

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
17

Turn right

331 ft · 26 sec
18

At the end of the road, turn right

121 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the nature of these local roads, your best strategy is to leave with plenty of daylight to navigate the turns comfortably. Plan for at least one planned stop to break up the drive, as the constant navigation can be more mentally taxing than highway driving. Since fuel costs are estimated at $23, keep an eye on your gauge before leaving the Speedway area to ensure you are topped off for the 168.9-mile journey. Because you are relying on local streets instead of major highways, prioritize a reliable GPS setup to help you manage the frequent road transitions. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't hesitate to pull over for a quick rest whenever the frequent turning becomes tiresome.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Speedway, IN, or about 1h 22m 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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m

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 Speedway, 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 Speedway, IN

This is one driving day of about 168.9 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Speedway, 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 84.5 mi from Speedway, IN · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

84 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Speedway, 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

$25.65 one way

$51.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.28 $56.56
premium $4.80 $31.88 $63.77
diesel $5.64 $37.52 $75.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.7 0 $17.73 $8.11
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.65 $10.81

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Speedway, IN

Evening in Speedway on Sunday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Evening in Evansville on Sunday

Local time

6:50 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

2 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

2h 44m 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 Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN covers 168.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 25th Street, North High School Road, Crawfordsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.5 miles from Speedway, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Speedway, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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