Origin
Shelbyville, IN
Evening in Shelbyville on Sunday
Local time
7:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
102.7 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelbyville, IN
Kelly
Terre Haute, IN
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
The drive from Shelbyville, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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, I 74, East Raymond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.60 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
51.4 miles from Shelbyville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 102.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 67.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
879 ft
582 ft
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
879 ft
~68.5 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 9 / North Harrison Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North Harrison Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 74; US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 9 / North Harrison Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 9 / North Harrison Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 74; US 421
Merge onto I 74; US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
6
100.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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 | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 74 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| East Raymond Street | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Riley Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sam Jones Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Harrison Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on SR 9; SR 44
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
400 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Harrison Street
3
Continue on SR 9
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Harrison Street
4
Continue on North Riley Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Riley Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Riley Highway
6
Turn slight right onto SR 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Riley Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 74; US 421
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 74; US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
10
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 70
67 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
16
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
17
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 51.4 miles from Shelbyville, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m
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 Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, IN
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shelbyville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Shelbyville, IN · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51.4 miles from Shelbyville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 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
$15.60 one way
$31.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.38 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:57 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
2 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 1m 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 Shelbyville, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74, East Raymond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Shelbyville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North Harrison Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 74; US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shelbyville, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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