Origin
Pittsboro, IN
Evening in Pittsboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, IN
Jay Brand
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsboro, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, East Main Street, Avon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.43 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Pittsboro, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 79.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 4 miles in near 267 / South Green Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (267 / South Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
267 / South Green Street
Turn right onto 267 / South Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
267 / Avon Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 267 / Avon Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
267 / Avon Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 267 / Avon Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Dan Jones Road
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 58.9 mi | 1h 3m |
| East Main Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Avon Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Dan Jones Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Quaker Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| South Green Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Rockville Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on North Maple Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 136
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto 267
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Green Street
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto 267
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avon Avenue
5
Continue on 267
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto 267
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Avenue
7
Continue on 267
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avon Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockville Road
9
Turn right onto South Dan Jones Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dan Jones Road
10
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Dan Jones Road
11
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Dan Jones Road
12
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Dan Jones Road
13
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Dan Jones Road
14
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
57 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Dan Jones Road
15
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dan Jones Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto Quaker Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Quaker Boulevard
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
19
Merge onto I 70
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
21
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Pittsboro, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 54m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pittsboro, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsboro, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Pittsboro, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Pittsboro, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Pittsboro, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.43 one way
$24.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evening in Terre Haute on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
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
21 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
1h 40m 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 Pittsboro, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, East Main Street, Avon Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Pittsboro, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.43 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 1h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (267 / South Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Pittsboro, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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