Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning in Terre Haute on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Decatur, IN
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
Diego F. Parra
Decatur, IN
Google DeepMind
Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Decatur, IN covers 195.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m 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 69, West Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.71 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
97.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 195.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. You will hit about 15 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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~6m in
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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
129.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 241
Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Decatur, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
Muncie
129.8 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 75.3 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 69 | 39.4 mi | 43m |
| West Walnut Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| North Meridian Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| South Church Avenue | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| West McGalliard Road | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| SR 67 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
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 Decatur, 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 85B
Toward North Keystone Avenue
Use 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
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 69
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 241
Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
17
Turn right onto SR 332
10 mi
·
15 min
·
West McGalliard Road
18
Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
19
Continue on SR 67
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 67
20
Turn straight onto SR 67
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West Walnut Street
21
Turn left onto US 27; SR 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Meridian Street
22
Continue on US 27
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South Church Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 224
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Monroe Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 224
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 97.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, 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 195.6 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 97.8 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.
Arriving in Decatur, IN
The final approach into Decatur, 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 Decatur, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.71 one way
$59.42 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $36.93 | $73.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.46 | $86.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Decatur, IN
Morning in Decatur on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
19 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
3h 55m 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 Decatur, IN covers 195.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m 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, West Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 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 $29.71 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Decatur, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
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