Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Dunlap, IN

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Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

233 mi

375 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 38m

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

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Dunlap, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Dunlap, IN covers 233 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Meridian Street, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

116.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 233 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 122.2 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 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 233 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 465, I 74

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 69 Toward I 465, I 74

67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465, I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 465, I 74

68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Terre Haute, IN and Dunlap, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Elkhart.

Westfield

89.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

Kokomo

89.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

Elkhart

214.6 mi in | ~4h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Meridian Street	122.2 mi	2h 31m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	62.1 mi	1h 7m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway	15.9 mi	18m
65	14.5 mi	17m
I 74	5.5 mi	6m
South Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
1st Street	1.3 mi	2m
South 3rd Street	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: North Meridian Street — 122.2 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Dunlap, IN.

Start on US 41; US 150

295 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 150

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cherry Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Hulman Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Hulman Street

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 40

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

2.3 mi · 4 min

Exit 69 Toward I 465, I 74 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 465, I 74 Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 74; I 465

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 74; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

14 mi · 17 min · 65

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Exit 31 Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

Keep slight left at fork onto US 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 31

Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

Merge onto US 31

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

Continue on US 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31 North

Continue on US 31

120 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

Merge onto US 20

16 mi · 18 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto US 33

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 13

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Road 13

Arrive at destination

CR 13

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 116.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunlap, 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 233 miles and 4h 46m.

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 North Meridian Street for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.5 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h 21m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

117 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.

Arriving in Dunlap, IN

The final approach into Dunlap, 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 Dunlap, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.43 one way

$72.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$40.00	$79.99
premium	$4.89	$44.84	$89.68
diesel	$5.61	$51.44	$102.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.9	0	$24.46	$11.18
Efficient EV	58.3	0	$20.39	$9.32
EV Truck/SUV	93.2	1	$32.62	$14.91

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in Terre Haute on Tuesday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 14 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Dunlap, IN

Afternoon in Dunlap on Tuesday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Dunlap, IN covers 233 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Meridian Street, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116.5 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 $36.43 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Terre Haute, IN and Dunlap, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Elkhart.

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