Origin
Fayette, IN
Morning in Fayette on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
87.3 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayette, IN
Kwami Heude Izawaki
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 87.3-mile drive from Fayette to Terre Haute, Indiana, takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a convenient option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily using State Road 267 and North Green Street, with a portion on Ronald Reagan Parkway, indicating a route with frequent turns rather than open highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this is an economical choice for a day trip. The route's profile suggests a local feel, so expect to encounter varied road conditions and traffic patterns as you make your way.
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
43.6 miles from Fayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as evidenced by its 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent changes in direction, so staying alert and consulting your GPS will be key. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to anticipate, the profile suggests a continuous series of local roads and streets, rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This means your driving experience will be dynamic, with varying speed limits and potential for encountering local traffic, making it feel more like navigating through towns and rural areas than a typical highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 267 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 - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 267 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clermont | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Road 267
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on 750 South
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
750 South
2
Turn left onto State Road 267
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 267
3
Continue on North Green Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Green Street
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Ronald Reagan Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Clermont, Brownsburg
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clermont, Brownsburg
8
Turn straight onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
12
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under 1.5 hours, this trip offers excellent flexibility; you can leave whenever is most convenient. With no designated stops and a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need extensive planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you're starting with less than a full tank, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you might not pass many large service areas. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads—State Road 267, North Green Street, and Ronald Reagan Parkway—before you depart to anticipate the frequent navigation changes.
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 43.6 miles from Fayette, IN, or about 43m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 43m 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 14m
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 Fayette, 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 Fayette, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayette, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Fayette, IN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.6 miles from Fayette, 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
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
1h 27m 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 Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 267, North Green Street, Ronald Reagan Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from Fayette, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.65 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.
The drive from Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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