The drive from Sugar Creek, IN to Evansville, IN covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 74, East Lloyd Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.8 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.46 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
90.1 miles from Sugar Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 180.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 180.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.8 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 152.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 180.1 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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (I 74; US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
9.6 mi into trip|~11m in|I 74; US 421
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421 toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
8
9.9 mi into trip|~11m in|I 74
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74 toward I 465 South, I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 South, I 74 West
8
19.3 mi into trip|~23m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
152.8 mi
2h 46m
I 74
18.6 mi
21m
East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
4m
North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
London Road
0.4 mi
<1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Lynch Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 152.8 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
39 ft·3 sec·Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
314 ft·16 sec·Myrtle Lane
3
Turn right onto London Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·London Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
8.9 mi·9 min·I 74; US 421
6
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74
9.4 mi·11 min·I 74
Toward I 465 South, I 74 WestUse the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward Lynch Road
11
Turn slight right
153 ft·4 sec
12
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
498 ft·15 sec·Lynch Road
13
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi·4 min·North Burkhardt Road
14
Turn right onto SR 66
3.9 mi·4 min·East Lloyd Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 41 South
16
Merge onto US 41; SR 66
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 41; SR 66
17
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
18
Turn right
332 ft·25 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
123 ft·9 sec
20
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 90.1 miles from Sugar Creek, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 40 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.1 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m
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 Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 180.1 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Sugar Creek, 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 69 for about 152.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.1 mi from Sugar Creek, IN
· 1h 41m 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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 136.6
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 155.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.46 one way
$48.92 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$27.30
$54.60
premium
$4.15
$29.43
$58.85
diesel
$3.75
$26.59
$53.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54
0
$18.91
$8.64
Efficient EV
45
0
$15.76
$7.20
EV Truck/SUV
72
0
$25.21
$11.53
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Sugar Creek, IN
Morning
in Sugar Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, IN
Late night
in Evansville on Saturday
Local time
5:15 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
1 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 22m 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 Sugar Creek, IN to Evansville, IN covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 74, East Lloyd Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.1 miles from Sugar Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.46 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 180.1 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (I 74; US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sugar Creek, 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 and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
