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Trip from Wolcottville, IN to Evansville, IN

Drive Time

6h 14m

Distance

327.1 mi

526 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 1m ★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 7m

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

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Downtown Evansville, IN, IN

Evansville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wolcottville, IN to Evansville, IN covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, South Lima Road, Kelly Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.68 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

163.5 miles from Wolcottville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 14m highway drive covering 327.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Lima Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 284.6 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 25 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 284.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Lima Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9 / South Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 327.1 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: near the start (SR 9 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 9 / South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 9 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
34.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
34.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 69; US 24; US 30

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
143.5 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
166.3 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 284.6 mi 5h 11m
South Lima Road 24.4 mi 34m
Kelly Street 5 mi 7m
East Lloyd Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
County Road 700 North 3 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 2.5 mi 4m
West North Street 1.5 mi 2m
East Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 284.6 mi, about 5h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West County Line Road

55 ft · 7 sec · West County Line Road
2

Turn right onto SR 9

0.2 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on SR 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kelly Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
5

Continue on US 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street
6

Turn right onto SR 3

24 mi · 34 min · South Lima Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
8

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33
10

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 69

22 mi · 25 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

48 mi · 54 min · I 69
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10 Toward Lynch Road
16

Turn slight right

153 ft · 4 sec
17

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

498 ft · 15 sec · Lynch Road
18

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
19

Turn right onto SR 66

3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 41 South
21

Merge onto US 41; SR 66

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 41; SR 66
22

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
23

Turn right

332 ft · 25 sec
24

At end of road, turn right

123 ft · 9 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.5 miles from Wolcottville, IN, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.6 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 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.5 miles or 3h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 6m

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 Wolcottville, 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 Wolcottville, IN

This is one driving day of about 327.1 miles and 6h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wolcottville, 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 284.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.5 mi from Wolcottville, IN · 3h 11m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

164 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.5 miles from Wolcottville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.6 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 282
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 293.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.68 one way

$99.37 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $54.77 $109.54
premium $4.80 $61.75 $123.50
diesel $5.64 $72.67 $145.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.1 1 $34.35 $15.70
Efficient EV 81.8 0 $28.62 $13.08
EV Truck/SUV 130.8 1 $45.79 $20.93

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Wolcottville, IN

Afternoon in Wolcottville on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Monday

Local time

12:31 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

9 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

6h 14m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wolcottville, IN to Evansville, IN covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Lima Road, Kelly 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 163.5 miles from Wolcottville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 327.1 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: near the start (SR 9 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wolcottville, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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