Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN is 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Indiana, for its entirety. Expect a local drive with a good number of turns, so it's not a high-speed cruise. This is a short enough journey to easily complete in a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how often you stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and state roads for the entire 49.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles along the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through local communities and along State Road 42, eventually transitioning onto North Main Street. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for a more measured pace through the Indiana landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 33.8 miles.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150 / Cherry Street
Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
37 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
5
45.3 mi into trip|~58m in|SR 42 / North Patrick Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42 / North Patrick Road
Navigation decision point
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 Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
Greencastle
37 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.8 mi
36m
State Road 42
5.5 mi
9m
North Main Street
2 mi
3m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
South 3rd Street
1.3 mi
2m
North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
4m
County Road 500 N
1.2 mi
2m
Lewisville Road
1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 33.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on US 41; US 150
295 ft·15 sec·North 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 150
0.1 mi·18 sec·Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi·2 min·1st Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Hulman Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Hulman Street
5
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
1.3 mi·2 min·South 3rd Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·25 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
34 mi·36 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 41Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
9
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft·4 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 231
2.0 mi·3 min·North Main Street
11
Continue on US 231
0.3 mi·29 sec·S Main St
12
Turn left onto SR 42
5.5 mi·9 min·State Road 42
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Patrick Road
14
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·County Road 500 N
15
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi·3 min·County Road 1250 West
16
Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi·4 min·North Bowman Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Lewisville Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alaska, IN
The final approach into Alaska, 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
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$8.57
$17.13
premium
$4.89
$9.60
$19.21
diesel
$5.61
$11.02
$22.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15
0
$5.24
$2.40
Efficient EV
12.5
0
$4.37
$2.00
EV Truck/SUV
20
0
$6.99
$3.19
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning
in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brazil, IN
25 mi in
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
17 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 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Road 42, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Terre Haute, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
