The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Hendricks, IN covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, SR 144, West Greencastle Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 76.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 52 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These 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.
6
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
6
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 39: Monrovia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 39: Monrovia
6
55.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|East County Road 1000 South
Turn left onto East County Road 1000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Hendricks, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Monrovia along the way.
Monrovia
55.3 mi in|~1h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
52 mi
56m
SR 144
7.3 mi
11m
West Greencastle Road
4.3 mi
8m
West Smith Valley Road
3.8 mi
6m
I 69
2.4 mi
2m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
South 3rd Street
1.3 mi
2m
East County Road 1000 South
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 52 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Hendricks, 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
52 mi·56 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 59Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
9
Keep slight right at fork
311 ft·9 sec
Toward SR 39: Monrovia
10
Turn straight onto SR 39
0.1 mi·17 sec·SR 39
11
Turn left onto East County Road 1000 South
0.9 mi·2 min·East County Road 1000 South
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on West Greencastle Road
4.3 mi·8 min·West Greencastle Road
13
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Monroe Street
15
Turn left onto SR 42
0.9 mi·1 min·West High Street
16
Continue on SR 144
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 144
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on SR 144
2.4 mi·3 min·SR 144
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
135 ft·2 sec·SR 144
19
Continue on SR 144
3.7 mi·5 min·SR 144
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
124 ft·7 sec·SR 144
21
Continue on SR 144
0.2 mi·41 sec·SR 144
22
Turn straight onto SR 144
0.1 mi·21 sec·SR 144
23
Continue on SR 144
120 ft·7 sec·SR 144
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
25
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi·2 min·I 69
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 156Toward Smith Valley Road
27
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Smith Valley Road
28
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft·8 sec·West Smith Valley Road
29
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.6 mi·6 min·West Smith Valley Road
30
Turn left onto Schooley Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Schooley Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Schooley Drive
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendricks, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Terre Haute, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 52 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 44m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.70
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hendricks, IN
Late night
in Hendricks on Friday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Clayton, IN
38 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
2 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
1h 40m 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 Hendricks, IN covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 144, West Greencastle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 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 $11.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Hendricks, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Monrovia along the way.
