Origin
Meridian Hills, IN
Afternoon in Meridian Hills on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Meridian Hills, 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 47m
Distance
85 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian Hills, IN
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Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian Hills, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 85 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Kessler Boulevard North Drive, Kessler Boulevard West Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.29 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.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Meridian Hills, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 85 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 85 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 69.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Meridian Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (Kessler Boulevard North Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (North Tibbs Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Meridian Street
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Tibbs Avenue
Turn left onto North Tibbs Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 70 West
6
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 69.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Kessler Boulevard North Drive | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Kessler Boulevard West Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Holt Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Tibbs Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on East 75th Street
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 75th Street
2
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard West Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kessler Boulevard West Drive
4
Continue on Kessler Boulevard West Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Kessler Boulevard West Drive
5
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard North Drive
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West 16th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 16th Street
7
Turn left onto North Tibbs Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tibbs Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
9
Turn left onto North Holt Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Holt Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 70 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
69 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
13
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
14
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.5 miles from Meridian Hills, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 58m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Meridian Hills, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Meridian Hills, IN
This is one driving day of about 85 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Meridian Hills, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Meridian Hills, IN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Meridian Hills, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.29 one way
$26.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph
33% chance
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Meridian Hills, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 85 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Kessler Boulevard North Drive, Kessler Boulevard West Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Meridian Hills, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.29 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (Kessler Boulevard North Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (North Tibbs Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Meridian Hills, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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