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 Goshen, IN
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
221.5 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
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
Goshen, IN
Glenda Thompson
Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Goshen, IN covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m 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, North Meridian Street, South Detroit Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.64 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
110.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 221.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 62.1 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 221.5 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 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
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
8
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
8
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
8
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 Along This Route
Between Terre Haute, IN and Goshen, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Fort Wayne.
Westfield
89.8 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Kokomo
89.8 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Fort Wayne
151.2 mi in
|
~3h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 62.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Meridian Street | 58.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| South Detroit Street | 23.3 mi | 36m |
| 65 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Wabash Road | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| County Road 500 West | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Fisher Avenue | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| I 74 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Goshen, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 69
Toward I 465, I 74
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465, I 74
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 74; I 465
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; I 465
12
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
14 mi
·
17 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
16
Merge onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
17
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
18
Continue on US 31
56 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24 East: Peru, Fort Wayne
20
Merge onto US 24
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wabash Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 115
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North 400 West
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 15
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North 500 West
23
Continue on SR 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 500 West
24
Continue on SR 15
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 15
25
Continue on SR 15
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Fisher Avenue
26
Continue on SR 15
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Buffalo Street
27
Turn right onto SR 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Winona Avenue
28
Turn left onto SR 15
23 mi
·
36 min
·
South Detroit Street
29
Continue on SR 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
SR 15
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 110.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 110.8 miles or 2h 14m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, 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 221.5 miles and 4h 49m.
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 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.8 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 110.8 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 62.1 miles.
Arriving in Goshen, IN
The final approach into Goshen, 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 Goshen, 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
$33.64 one way
$67.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.81 | $83.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.26 | $10.63 |
| Efficient EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.38 | $8.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.18 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Goshen, IN
Morning in Goshen on Monday
Local time
7:21 AM
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
22 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 49m 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 Goshen, IN covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, North Meridian Street, South Detroit Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.8 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 $33.64 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 221.5 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 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.
Between Terre Haute, IN and Goshen, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Fort Wayne.
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