Origin
Scott, IN
Evening in Scott on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
236.4 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scott, IN
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Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 236.4 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, South Strawtown Pike, SR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.2 miles from Scott, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 236.4 miles and takes about 5h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.4 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 153.6 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 120 / State Road 120
At end of road, turn right onto SR 120 / State Road 120
Navigation decision point
5
153.6 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
159.9 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
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I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
6
233.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
159.9 mi in
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~3h 40m
|
via I 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 73.8 mi | 1h 22m |
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| North Baseline Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| South 600 West | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
135 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto North 675 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North 675 West
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 120
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 120
5
Turn left onto SR 5
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 5
6
Continue on SR 5
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Van Buren Street
7
Continue on SR 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 5
8
Turn left onto US 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20
9
Turn right onto South 600 West
3.0 mi
·
6 min
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South 600 West
10
At end of road, turn right onto South 600 West
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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South 600 West
11
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
12
Continue on South 600 West
5.3 mi
·
6 min
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South 600 West
13
Turn left onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
14
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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North 290 West
15
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Albion Road
16
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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West Jefferson Street
17
Turn right onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
18
Continue on SR 9
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Baseline Road
19
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
21
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
22
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
23
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
25
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
28
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
29
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
31
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 70 West
33
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
36
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
37
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 118.2 miles from Scott, IN, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.2 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Scott, 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 Scott, IN
This is one driving day of about 236.4 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scott, 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 I 70 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.2 mi from Scott, IN · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 118.2 miles from Scott, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 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
$36.96 one way
$73.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.49 | $90.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.19 | $104.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.10 | $15.13 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
6:44 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 236.4 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, South Strawtown Pike, SR 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.2 miles from Scott, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.96 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.4 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 153.6 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
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