Origin
Churubusco, IN
Morning in Churubusco on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Churubusco, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
208.8 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Churubusco, IN
Sergio Benavides
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Churubusco, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 208.8 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, I 70, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.5 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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
104.4 miles from Churubusco, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 208.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 1m highway drive covering 208.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 33 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.5 miles on US 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 208.8 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 (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 33 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
126 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
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North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
132.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
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I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
6
206.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Churubusco, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
132.3 mi in
|
~2h 32m
|
via I 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 85.5 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 70 | 73.8 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 69 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Main Street | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Keystone Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 85.5 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Churubusco, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on SR 205
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Whitley Street
2
Turn right onto US 33
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 33
83 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 33
Toward I 69 South
6
Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 69; SR 9; SR 67
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
8
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
9
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
11
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 70 West
13
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
16
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
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 104.4 miles from Churubusco, IN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 46 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Churubusco, 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.
+
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 Churubusco, IN
This is one driving day of about 208.8 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Churubusco, 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 US 33 for about 85.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.4 mi from Churubusco, IN · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Churubusco, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.
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
$32.64 one way
$65.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.84 | $71.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.23 | $13.36 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Morning in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
104 mi in
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
27 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
4h 1m 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 Churubusco, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 208.8 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, I 70, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.4 miles from Churubusco, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 208.8 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 (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Churubusco, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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