Trip from Sugar Creek, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

91.3 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sugar Creek, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 $14.27 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.

Midpoint

45.7 miles from Sugar Creek, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 91.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 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.

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 early in the drive near Myrtle Lane.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Myrtle Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Myrtle Lane

Turn right onto Myrtle Lane

Navigation decision point

5

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m 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

6

20.9 mi into trip | ~28m 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

5

21.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

88.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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	8.9 mi	9m
East Raymond Street	7.8 mi	12m
South 3rd Street	2.4 mi	5m
Sam Jones Expressway	1.5 mi	2m
Southeastern Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
London Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Myrtle Lane	<0.1 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 Sugar Creek, IN and Terre Haute, IN.

1

Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

39 ft · 3 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

2

Turn right onto Myrtle Lane

314 ft · 16 sec · Myrtle Lane

3

Turn right onto London Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · London Road

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

5

Merge onto I 74; US 421

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 74; US 421

6

Continue on this road

1.2 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 94 Toward Southeastern Avenue

7

Continue on Southeastern Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

8

Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

Use the left lane.

9

Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

Use the left lane.

10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 70 West Use the slight right lane.

11

Merge onto I 70

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

13

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

14

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 45.7 miles from Sugar Creek, IN, or about 56m 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 56m 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 27m

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 Sugar Creek, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sugar Creek, IN

This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sugar Creek, 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 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Sugar Creek, IN · 56m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

46 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clayton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Sugar Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.3

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.7 mi

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.3

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128772690

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.7

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 84.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18128772200

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.6

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 91.3

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 19.6

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.27 one way

$28.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.67	$31.34
premium	$4.89	$17.57	$35.14
diesel	$5.61	$20.16	$40.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.4	$9.59	$4.38
Efficient EV	22.8	$7.99	$3.65
EV Truck/SUV	36.5	$12.78	$5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Sugar Creek, IN

Morning in Sugar Creek on Saturday

Local time

6:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Morning in Terre Haute on Saturday

Local time

6:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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 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 48m 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 Sugar Creek, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 45.7 miles from Sugar Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.27 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 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Myrtle Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sugar Creek, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Terre Haute, IN

Nearby Places

Cackleberries

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Cackleberries

Real Hacienda#3

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

Sonic Drive-In

Domino's Pizza

Family Table Restaurant

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Bouncin Barn

Indy with Kids

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sugar Creek, IN

Terre Haute, IN

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 48m on the road

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