Origin
Bedford, IN
Evening in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, IN
Mike Bird
Terre Haute, IN
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
Connecting Bedford to Terre Haute, this 85.1-mile journey across Indiana takes approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. It is an ideal day trip, as the duration is manageable for a single outing without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via West State Road 46, SR 37, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Budgeting about $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs for this Midwestern trek. Whether you are heading west for business or a visit, the route offers a straightforward path between these two regional hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Bedford, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between local state roads and faster highway segments. With roughly 40% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter varying speeds as you move through the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 20.4 miles on West State Road 46, offering a steady rhythm before you transition onto other road types. Because this is a hybrid route, you should be prepared for the shift from the more technical sections of the state roads to the wider, faster lanes of the Eisenhower Highway. It is a balanced drive that requires you to stay alert to changing road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State Road 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 50 / M Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 50 / M Street
Turn left onto US 50 / M Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bedford, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Spencer along the way.
Spencer
26.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Road 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| SR 37 | 18.6 mi | 23m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Road 46 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| I 69 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| SR 59 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| SR 45 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
West State Road 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on L Street
363 ft
·
14 sec
·
L Street
2
Turn left onto US 50
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
15th Street
3
Turn left onto US 50
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
M Street
4
Turn right onto US 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 37
19 mi
·
23 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
8
Merge onto SR 45; SR 46
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 45; SR 46
9
Turn slight right onto SR 46
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
11
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
12
Continue on SR 46
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morgan Street
13
Turn right onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West State Road 46
14
Turn right onto SR 59
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 59
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
18
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since the trip is under two hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for formal stops along the way given the short duration, but having your $13 fuel budget ready before you leave ensures a stress-free departure. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between SR 37 and the Eisenhower Highway to maintain your momentum. Focus on steady pacing, as the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the 85.1-mile distance efficiently in one go.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.5 miles from Bedford, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bedford, 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 Bedford, IN
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bedford, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West State Road 46 for about 20.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Bedford, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.5 miles from Bedford, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Terre Haute, IN
The final approach into Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, 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
$12.93 one way
$25.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.91 | $37.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Terre Haute, IN
Evening in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
1h 59m 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 Bedford, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Road 46, SR 37, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Bedford, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.93 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bedford, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Spencer along the way.
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