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Trip from Mulberry, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

107.8 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

genus of plants

Mulberry, IN

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Mulberry to Terre Haute, expect a straightforward journey covering 107.7 miles across the Indiana heartland. You should set aside about 1 hour and 55 minutes of drive time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, you will be navigating local roads, which keeps the pace steady and relaxed. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this route offers a practical way to traverse the Midwest without the stress of high-speed highway traffic.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate grinds; instead, you will rely on South Main Street, East Jackson Street, and State Road 38 to guide your way. The road lacks long, straight stretches, with South Main Street being the most notable example of this winding, local-focused design. You will find that the personality of the drive remains consistent throughout, requiring you to navigate turns rather than settle into a long-distance cruise. It is an engaging, hands-on experience that keeps you connected to the landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 13 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
14.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 52

Turn right onto US 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
40 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 74 West
6
60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 63 45.3 mi 58m
I 74 20.1 mi 21m
SR 25 20 mi 28m
State Road 38 9.2 mi 15m
North State Road 25 4.1 mi 5m
Teal Road 2.1 mi 3m
US 41 1.9 mi 4m
US 52 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 63 — 45.3 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

9 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

36 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

66 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street
5

Continue on SR 38

4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38
6

Continue on SR 38

0.6 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
7

Continue on SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 38
8

Continue on SR 38

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Road 38
9

Turn sharp left onto Sagamore Parkway South

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Sagamore Parkway South
10

Turn right onto US 52

2.1 mi · 3 min · Teal Road
11

Turn left onto US 52

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
12

Turn right onto US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 52
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on SR 25

20 mi · 28 min · SR 25
Use the left lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto SR 25

107 ft · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
15

Turn right onto SR 25

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Vine Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto SR 25

117 ft · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
17

Turn left onto SR 25

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Garfield Street
18

Continue on SR 25

4.1 mi · 5 min · North State Road 25
19

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 74 West Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto I 74

20 mi · 21 min · I 74
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
22

Turn left onto SR 63

45 mi · 58 min · SR 63
23

Continue on US 41

1.9 mi · 4 min · US 41
24

Continue on US 41; US 150

132 ft · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
25

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two hours, you can choose to power through or take breaks whenever you feel the need. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local roads, your average speed will be lower than what you might expect on a major highway. I recommend checking your fuel levels before you pull out of Mulberry, as a $15 budget is sufficient but leaves little room for detours. Staying alert is the most important tip here, as the frequent turns on State Road 38 require consistent focus compared to a standard interstate drive.

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 53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.3 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 24 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 17m 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

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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mulberry, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 45.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Mulberry, IN · 1h 17m into the drive

city in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crawfordsville, IN

54 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

Shadeland, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$16.85 one way

$33.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.50 $37.01
premium $4.89 $20.75 $41.49
diesel $5.61 $23.80 $47.60

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: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.32 $5.17
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.43 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Mulberry, IN

Late night in Mulberry on Thursday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Late night in Terre Haute on Thursday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

22 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 27m 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 Mulberry, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, I 74, SR 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.85 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 2h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mulberry, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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