Origin
New Chicago, IN
Morning in New Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
162 mi
261 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
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6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Chicago, IN
Yusuf Mahammed
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 63, US 41, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.33 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
81 miles from New Chicago, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 162 miles, with most of the trip on SR 63 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 miles on SR 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 6 Business / West 37th Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 25m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 6 Business / West 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6 Business / West 37th Avenue
Turn right onto US 6 Business / West 37th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
Turn left toward I 65 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 220
Toward SR 14: Winamac
4
75.1 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 63.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 41 | 48.9 mi | 1h 3m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 37.2 mi | 40m |
| State Road 14 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| West 37th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Chicago, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Michigan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Street
2
Turn right onto US 6 Business
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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West 37th Avenue
3
Continue on US 6 Business
414 ft
·
15 sec
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Ridge Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 65 South
5
Merge onto I 65
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 220
Toward SR 14: Winamac
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 14
9.2 mi
·
12 min
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State Road 14
8
Turn left onto US 41
26 mi
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32 min
·
US 41
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi
·
26 min
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US 41
10
Continue on SR 63
63 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
SR 63
11
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi
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4 min
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US 41
12
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft
·
11 sec
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North 3rd Street
13
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 81 miles from New Chicago, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m
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 New Chicago, 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 New Chicago, IN
This is one driving day of about 162 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Chicago, 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 SR 63 for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81 mi from New Chicago, IN · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81 miles from New Chicago, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 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
$25.33 one way
$50.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.18 | $62.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.68 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Tuesday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
3h 25m 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 New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, US 41, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81 miles from New Chicago, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.33 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.
The drive from New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 25m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 6 Business / West 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Chicago, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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