Origin
Wakarusa, IN
Evening in Wakarusa on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
313.1 mi
504 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
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6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN covers 313.1 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Elkhart Street, County Road 3, County Road 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
156.5 miles from Wakarusa, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 313.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Elkhart 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Elkhart Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plymouth Goshen Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 226th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Elkhart Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakarusa, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on East Waterford Street
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Waterford Street
2
Turn left onto South Elkhart Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elkhart Street
3
Continue on County Road 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 3
4
Turn right onto County Road 42
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 42
5
Turn left onto County Road 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 3
6
Turn right onto County Road 46
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 46
7
Turn left onto County Road 146
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 146
8
Continue on Plymouth Goshen Trail
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Goshen Trail
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
12
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue straight
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
15
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
16
Turn left
322 ft
·
51 sec
17
Continue straight
322 ft
·
25 sec
18
Turn right onto East 226th Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
19
Turn right
13 mi
·
17 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 465, US 31 South
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 West
22
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 465 South
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
25
Continue straight
47 mi
·
53 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
27
Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lynch Road
28
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
4 sec
29
Turn straight onto Lynch Road
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lynch Road
30
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
31
Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 41 South
33
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
34
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
35
Turn right
331 ft
·
26 sec
36
At the end of the road, turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
37
Arrive at your 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 156.5 miles from Wakarusa, IN, or about 2h 38m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.5 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, IN
This is one driving day of about 313.1 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wakarusa, 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 156.5 mi from Wakarusa, IN · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 156.5 miles from Wakarusa, 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
$47.56 one way
$95.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.43 | $104.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.11 | $118.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.56 | $139.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.88 | $15.03 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.40 | $12.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.2 | 1 | $43.83 | $20.04 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
6:46 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
10 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
5h 16m 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 Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN covers 313.1 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Elkhart Street, County Road 3, County Road 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.5 miles from Wakarusa, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.56 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wakarusa, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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