Origin
North Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in North Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Terre Haute, IN to Evansville, IN
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
117.2 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Terre Haute, IN
Tom Fisk
Evansville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Evansville, IN covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, SR 46, North 55th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.5 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.80 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
58.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 117.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.5 miles on US 41.
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.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 46. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Fruitridge Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.5 miles (North Fruitridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (Wabash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 40; SR 46 / North 55th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Fruitridge Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Wabash Avenue
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 40; SR 46 / North 55th Street
Turn right onto US 40; SR 46 / North 55th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
117.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 101.5 mi | 2h 5m |
| SR 46 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| North 55th Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Fruitridge Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wabash Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Blakely Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fruitridge Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 101.5 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute, IN and Evansville, IN.
1
Start on Fruitridge Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitridge Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
3
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on N Fruitridge Aven
422 ft
·
8 sec
·
N Fruitridge Aven
5
Continue on Blakely Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blakely Avenue
6
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wabash Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 40; SR 46
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North 55th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 46; SR 641
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46; SR 641
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto US 41; US 150
48 mi
·
59 min
·
US 41; US 150
11
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41; US 150
12
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; US 50; US 150
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
52 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 41
14
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
15
Turn right
332 ft
·
25 sec
16
At end of road, turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 58.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.5 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Terre Haute, 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 North Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 117.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Terre Haute, 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 US 41 for about 101.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from North Terre Haute, IN · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.5 miles.
Arriving in Evansville, IN
The final approach into Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.80 one way
$35.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Evansville, IN
Afternoon in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
59 mi in
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
2h 30m 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 North Terre Haute, IN to Evansville, IN covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, SR 46, North 55th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from North Terre Haute, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.80 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Fruitridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (Wabash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 40; SR 46 / North 55th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Terre Haute, IN to Evansville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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