Origin
Lawrenceburg, IN
Evening in Lawrenceburg on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
168.7 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, IN
Tom Fisk
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.5 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.37 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
84.4 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Center Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 1 / Belleview Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 1 / Belleview Drive
Turn left onto SR 1 / Belleview Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
6
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
6
166.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 69.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| SR 1 | 14.4 mi | 24m |
| East Raymond Street | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 50 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sam Jones Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on West High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto East Center Street
356 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Center Street
4
Turn left onto Arch Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Arch Street
5
Turn right onto US 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto SR 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Belleview Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 1
14 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 1
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 74
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
11
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 West
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 70
67 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
17
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
18
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 84.4 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 37 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 47m
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 Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 I 74 for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Lawrenceburg, IN · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 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
$26.37 one way
$52.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.46 | $64.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.62 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Evening in Terre Haute on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 14 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Greenwood, IN
84 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
15 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
3h 23m 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 Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 1 / Belleview Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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