Origin
Howard, IN
Morning in Howard on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howard, 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
1h 6m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howard, IN
Max W
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
This 41.6-mile drive from Howard to Terre Haute, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With 91% of the journey on highways, it’s a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical choice for a day trip. Given its short distance and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. You'll be spending most of your time on SR 63 and US 41, so expect a direct path with minimal detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 1-hour trip, with 91% of the route utilizing faster roads like SR 63, SR 234, and US 41. The drive offers a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles on SR 63, meaning you can settle in for a good portion of the journey without frequent turns. This isn't a winding country road adventure; instead, anticipate a consistent pace suited for efficient travel. The road's personality leans towards practicality, designed for getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and SR 234. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 6m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (County Road 1125N): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
County Road 1125N
Turn left onto County Road 1125N
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 234
Turn left onto SR 234
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 33.6 mi | 43m |
| SR 234 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 41 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Melon Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1200N | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 790W | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road 1125N | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 780W | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 33.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on County Road 1025N
421 ft
·
23 sec
·
County Road 1025N
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
3
Turn left
527 ft
·
23 sec
4
Continue on Melon Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Melon Road
5
Turn left onto County Road 1125N
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 1125N
6
Continue on County Road 780W
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
County Road 780W
7
Continue on County Road 249
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road 249
8
Turn right onto County Road 790W
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 790W
9
Continue on County Road 1200N
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1200N
10
Continue on Perry Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Perry Street
11
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
12
Turn left onto SR 234
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 234
13
Turn left onto SR 63
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 63
14
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 41
15
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 3rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Howard, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Howard, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
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 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 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, SR 234, US 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Howard, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 6m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (County Road 1125N): Navigation decision point.
The route from Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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