Trip from Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

142.2 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 44m ★

6 AM

2h 55m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 3m

12 PM

3h 1m

3 PM

3h 4m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, South Strawtown Pike, SR 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.23 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

71.1 miles from Marion, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 142.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 142.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and South Strawtown Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Strawtown Pike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles (SR 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 59.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4

36.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | SR 37

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | North Keystone Avenue

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8

65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...

6

139.6 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.

Indianapolis International Airport

65.7 mi in | ~1h 26m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	73.8 mi	1h 22m
South Strawtown Pike	32.9 mi	38m
SR 37	12.9 mi	17m
Binford Boulevard	6.4 mi	9m
South Washington Street	3.4 mi	6m
I 69	3.4 mi	4m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	3.4 mi	4m
North Keystone Avenue	2.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 18

181 ft · 10 sec · East 3rd Street

2

Turn left onto South Washington Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

3

Continue on SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

4

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37

5

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec

8

Merge onto I 69

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 69

9

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

10

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

11

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

2.5 mi · 5 min · North Keystone Avenue

Use the left lane.

12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 70 West

13

Merge onto I 70

3.4 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

74 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70

Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the slight right lane.

15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

16

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

17

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

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 71.1 miles from Marion, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 31 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 32m 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 24m

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 Marion, 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 Marion, IN

This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Marion, 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 70 for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.1 mi from Marion, IN · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

71 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.

Popular next leg

Indianapolis, IN to Terre Haute, IN

76.7 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Elwood, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Marion, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 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

$22.23 one way

$44.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.41	$48.82
premium	$4.89	$27.37	$54.73
diesel	$5.61	$31.40	$62.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.7	$14.93	$6.83
Efficient EV	35.6	$12.44	$5.69
EV Truck/SUV	56.9	$19.91	$9.10

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Marion, IN

Night in Marion on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Night in Terre Haute on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

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

2h 55m 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 Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, South Strawtown Pike, SR 37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Marion, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.23 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.