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Trip from Simonton Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

238 mi

383 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Simonton Lake, IN

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, SR 63, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.7 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.21 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

119 miles from Simonton Lake, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 238 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 48m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 70.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 238 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
8
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
8
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
8
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 West, I 80 West
8
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Simonton Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Chicago.

Indianapolis

76.2 mi in | ~1h 25m

Chicago

76.9 mi in | ~1h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indiana Toll Road 70.7 mi 1h 16m
SR 63 63.4 mi 1h 20m
US 41 48.9 mi 1h 3m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 38.5 mi 42m
State Road 14 9.2 mi 12m
I 80 3.7 mi 5m
Cassopolis Street 1.4 mi 2m
North 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Indiana Toll Road — 70.7 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN.

1

Start on SR 19

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cassopolis Street
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
5

Merge onto I 80; I 90

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 80

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 80
Exit 21 Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 51 sec
Exit 12 Toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 65

38 mi · 42 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 46 sec
Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto SR 14

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Road 14
15

Turn left onto US 41

26 mi · 32 min · US 41
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
17

Continue on SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63
18

Continue on US 41

1.9 mi · 4 min · US 41
19

Continue on US 41; US 150

132 ft · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
20

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 119 miles from Simonton Lake, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 52 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119 miles or 2h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

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 Simonton Lake, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Simonton Lake, IN

This is one driving day of about 238 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Simonton Lake, 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 Indiana Toll Road for about 70.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119 mi from Simonton Lake, IN · 2h 14m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

119 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 miles from Simonton Lake, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 near mile 65.6
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.21 one way

$74.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.85 $81.71
premium $4.89 $45.80 $91.60
diesel $5.61 $52.55 $105.09

Estimated Tolls: $4.95

Indiana Toll Road (70.7 mi) $4.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 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 71.4 0 $24.99 $11.42
Efficient EV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52
EV Truck/SUV 95.2 1 $33.32 $15.23

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Simonton Lake, IN

Afternoon in Simonton Lake on Thursday

Local time

12:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday

Local time

12:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 9 to 14 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:53PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:52PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

4h 48m 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 Simonton Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, SR 63, US 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119 miles from Simonton Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.21 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 238 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Simonton Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Chicago.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.

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