Cackleberries
Near the end, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
110.6 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, IN
Waddle Aero
Terre Haute, IN
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The drive from Middletown, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, I 74, East Raymond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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
55.3 miles from Middletown, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 around 3.8 miles in near SR 244 / East 200 South.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (SR 244 / East 200 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (I 74; US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto SR 244 / East 200 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 74; US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 74 | 24.4 mi | 26m |
| East Raymond Street | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| East Michigan Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Sam Jones Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 200 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
Start on East Michigan Road
Turn sharp right onto SR 244
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 74; US 421
Continue on this road
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
Arrive at destination
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.
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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Middletown, 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 Middletown, IN
This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Middletown, IN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Middletown, 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 67.3 miles.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Terre Haute, Indiana
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Domino's Pizza
Terre Haute, Indiana
Sonic Drive-In
Terre Haute, Indiana
Top Coffee Stop
Terre Haute, Indiana
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18129173863
Near the end, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+18122328133
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+18128772200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18128772690
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Stilesville, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–12 pm
+14639991029
Early in the drive, short detour
Beech Grove, IN
Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm
+13177552370
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm
+18128149331
Near the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 10 am–11 pm
+18122338989
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18129173863
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Speedway, Indiana
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+13179815358
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+18129172268
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+13173719949
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm
+14632022117
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+33172676914
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Closed
+18122995867
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13174555289
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.98 | $37.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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