Origin
Versailles, IN
Evening in Versailles on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, IN
Kirandeep Singh Walia
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Versailles to Evansville covers 182.1 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate sprint, it is best suited as a comfortable single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $25 for fuel should cover your transit across the Indiana Midwest. You will navigate primarily via Tyson Street, North Adams Street, and North Michigan Road to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you should plan for a steady, focused pace rather than high-speed cruising.
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
91.1 miles from Versailles, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route avoids highways entirely in favor of local roads. The journey is defined by its turn-heavy profile, which demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because there is no highway travel, you will not encounter long, monotonous stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on Tyson Street is 0 miles. This creates a rhythmic, changing environment that keeps you engaged as you transition through the Indiana landscape. Prepare for a road feel that prioritizes local connectivity over the fast-paced nature of interstate travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tyson 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 Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Michigan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clifty Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 265 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tyson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on North Washington Street
128 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Tyson Street
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tyson Street
3
Turn left onto North Adams Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Adams Street
4
Continue straight
17 mi
·
25 min
5
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Road
6
Turn right onto Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Clifty Drive
7
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi
·
7 min
8
Turn left onto State Road 62
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Road 62
9
Continue on State Road 62
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 62
10
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 265 West, SR 62 West
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 265 West, SR 62 West
11
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
15
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
17
Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
20
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
21
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 12-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in one planned stop to keep your energy up during the drive. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local streets like North Michigan Road means you will be making frequent turns rather than staying on a single corridor. Because the entire route is non-highway, ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent braking and acceleration. Utilizing your $25 fuel budget efficiently before you leave Versailles will help you maintain a smooth, stress-free trip to Evansville.
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 91.1 miles from Versailles, IN, or about 1h 36m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
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 Versailles, 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 Versailles, IN
This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Versailles, 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 91.1 mi from Versailles, IN · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91.1 miles from Versailles, 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
$27.66 one way
$55.32 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.38 | $68.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Evening in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 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
19 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
3h 12m 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 Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tyson Street, North Adams Street, North Michigan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.1 miles from Versailles, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.66 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.
The drive from Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Versailles, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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