Terre Haute, IN to Chesterfield, IN is 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 69, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, traveling from one Indiana locale to another. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
62.2 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 124.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, transitioning from more direct highway travel to navigating local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.3 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a period of more consistent driving before you need to make further turns. Be prepared for a route that requires attention to navigation as you make your way across Indiana.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 75.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 124.5 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 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150 / Cherry Street
Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
80.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward North Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 85B
Toward North Keystone Avenue
6
122.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|SR 67
Take the exit onto SR 67 toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 234
Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75.3 mi
1h 25m
I 69
32 mi
35m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
I 70
2.3 mi
3m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
South 3rd Street
1.3 mi
2m
SR 32
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Chesterfield, 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
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
2.3 mi·3 min·I 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 85BToward North Keystone AvenueUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
171 ft·4 sec·North Rural Street
11
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi·3 min·I 69
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
29 mi·31 min·I 69
16
Take the exit onto SR 67
0.4 mi·45 sec·SR 67
Exit 234Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
17
Turn left onto SR 67
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Commerce Road
18
Continue on Old State Rd 67
0.2 mi·24 sec·Old State Rd 67
19
Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 500 East; South 1000 West
20
Turn left onto SR 32
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 32
21
Turn left onto East Plum Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·East Plum Street
22
Turn left onto South Washington Street
28 ft·1 sec·South Washington Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 31m duration, starting your drive in Terre Haute, IN, after morning rush hour should get you to Chesterfield, IN, with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one suggested stop and a relatively short distance, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before departing Terre Haute, as the longest stretch is 75.3 miles. The most crucial tip for this route is to have your GPS or map application readily accessible, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making several directional changes.
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 62.2 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 124.5 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 75.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 1h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.46 one way
$38.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.37
$42.74
premium
$4.89
$23.96
$47.92
diesel
$5.61
$27.49
$54.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.07
$5.98
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
EV Truck/SUV
49.8
0
$17.43
$7.97
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesterfield, IN
Morning
in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
24 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 31m 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 Terre Haute, IN to Chesterfield, IN covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 69, Binford Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 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 $19.46 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 124.5 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 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Terre Haute, IN to Chesterfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
