Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
154 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Avenue, 6th Street, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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
77 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 154 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 32m 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 Jeffersonville, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 150 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gospel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 46 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Temperance Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and North Terre Haute, IN.
Start on Watt Street
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Merge slight right
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Turn left onto East Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Gospel Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
Merge slight left
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
Continue on State Road 46
Continue on East Morgan Street
Turn right onto West State Road 46
Turn right
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right onto N 55th Street
Continue on North 55th Street
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fruitridge Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 46m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 154 miles and 3h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| premium | $4.15 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in North Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
77 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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