Trip from Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

116.9 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Downtown North Terre Haute, IN, IN

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Walnut Street, US 41 North, SR 641 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

58.5 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 116.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Walnut 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 — mostly straight driving

The drive from Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Walnut Street Unavailable Refreshing
US 41 North Unavailable Refreshing
SR 641 North Unavailable Refreshing
North 55th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wabash Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Blakely Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Fruitridge Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Fruitridge Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and North Terre Haute, IN.

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Start on the route

121 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn left

331 ft · 30 sec
3

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
4

Turn left

53 mi · 1 hr 5 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

49 mi · 1 hr · US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
6

Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 641 North
7

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
8

Continue straight

2.8 mi · 4 min
9

Continue on North 55th Street

56 ft · 4 sec · North 55th Street
10

Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue
11

Turn right onto Blakely Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Blakely Avenue
12

Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fruitridge Avenue

105 ft · 6 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
14

Exit the roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 15m 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN

This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evansville, 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 58.5 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, IL

58 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Jackson, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Terre Haute, IN

The final approach into North 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 North 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

$15.88 one way

$31.76 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $17.72 $35.44
premium $4.15 $19.10 $38.20
diesel $3.75 $17.26 $34.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.27 $5.61
Efficient EV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.37 $7.48

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Evansville, IN

Afternoon in Evansville on Saturday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

North Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in North Terre Haute on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Jackson, IL

58 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 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

2h 30m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Walnut Street, US 41 North, SR 641 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Evansville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.88 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.
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 Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evansville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN follows a direct path without passing through any major named waypoints on road signs.

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