The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Brownstown, IN covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 446, SR 46, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on SR 446.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 105 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on SR 446 and SR 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on SR 446.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 446 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 446 and SR 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 13 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.
5
18.5 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
5
18.8 mi into trip|~23m in|SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Brownstown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
18.5 mi in|~23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 446
23.6 mi
35m
SR 46
20.4 mi
29m
US 50
16.9 mi
24m
State Road 46
16.3 mi
26m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi
16m
State Route 59
5 mi
7m
East 3rd Street
1.4 mi
1m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 446
— 23.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Brownstown, 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
15 mi·16 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
9
Turn right onto SR 59
5.0 mi·7 min·State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi·29 min·SR 46
11
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi·2 min·West Morgan Street
12
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi·11 min·State Road 46
13
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·West Temperance Street
14
Continue on SR 46
8.5 mi·14 min·State Road 46
15
Turn left onto SR 46
1.4 mi·1 min·East 3rd Street
16
Turn right onto SR 446
24 mi·35 min·SR 446
17
Turn left onto US 50
17 mi·24 min·US 50
18
Turn left onto US 50
0.2 mi·35 sec·South Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 50
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownstown, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Terre Haute, 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 SR 446 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 1h 13m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
Efficient EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
EV Truck/SUV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brownstown, IN
Late night
in Brownstown on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bloomington, IN
53 mi 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
25 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 33m 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 Brownstown, IN covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 446, SR 46, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $16.42 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Brownstown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
