Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning in Terre Haute on Monday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Ferdinand, IN
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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
Ferdinand, IN
Jędrzej Koralewski
Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Ferdinand, IN covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, US 50, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South 3rd Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.80 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
61.9 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Ferdinand, IN covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Hulman Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
57.4 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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US 50; US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | 54.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 50 | 33.2 mi | 41m |
| US 231 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| SR 162 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| 3rd Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 41 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hulman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Ferdinand, 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
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
South 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41; US 150
7
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; US 50; US 150
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; US 150
33 mi
·
41 min
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US 50; US 150
9
Turn sharp right onto US 231
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 231
10
Turn left onto SR 164
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn straight onto SR 164
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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3rd Avenue
12
Continue on SR 162
10 mi
·
15 min
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SR 162
13
Arrive at destination
SR 162
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 61.9 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferdinand, 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 123.8 miles and 2h 39m.
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 South 3rd Street for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.9 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ferdinand, IN
The final approach into Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand, 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
$18.80 one way
$37.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
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: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Ferdinand, IN
Morning in Ferdinand on Monday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Jackson, IL
62 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
10 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 39m 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 Ferdinand, IN covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, US 50, US 231. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $18.80 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.
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 39m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Terre Haute, IN to Ferdinand, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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