Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
185.6 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Anthony Stewart
The drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fruitridge Avenue, N Fruitridge Aven, Blakely Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.21 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
92.8 miles from North Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 185.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fruitridge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| N Fruitridge Aven | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blakely Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wabash Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 55th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
Start on Fruitridge Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
Continue on N Fruitridge Aven
Continue on Blakely Avenue
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
Turn right onto North 55th Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Turn right onto State Route 59
Turn left
Turn left onto West Morgan Street
Continue on State Road 46
Continue on West Temperance Street
Continue on State Road 46
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
Continue on West US Highway 150
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis
Keep slight right to continue on I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
Turn right onto West Court Avenue
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Terre Haute, 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 North Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 185.6 miles and 3h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.8 mi from North Terre Haute, IN · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.21 one way
$50.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| premium | $4.15 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
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: 64.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in North Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
93 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
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.
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