The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Monticello, IN covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 63, I 74, SR 25 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.2 miles on SR 63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.50 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
62.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 124.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 124.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 63 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.2 miles on SR 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 47 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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47 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 74 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 East
6
68 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
4
73 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|SR 25 / West Wabash Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25 / West Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
4
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|SR 25 / East Bascom Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25 / East Bascom Street
Navigation decision point
4
93.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 52; US 231
Turn left onto US 52; US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Monticello, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Wingate along the way.
Wingate
68 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
45.2 mi
57m
I 74
20.5 mi
21m
SR 25
20 mi
28m
South 300 East
9.8 mi
13m
South River Road
6.6 mi
11m
N River Road
6.3 mi
11m
North State Road 25
4.3 mi
5m
West 3rd Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 45.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Monticello, IN.
1
Start on US 41; US 150
1.8 mi·3 min·North 3rd Street
2
Turn straight onto SR 63
45 mi·57 min·SR 63
Toward Chicago
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 East
4
Merge onto I 74
21 mi·21 min·I 74
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
6
Turn left onto SR 25
4.3 mi·5 min·North State Road 25
7
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi·43 sec·Garfield Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25
117 ft·8 sec·West Wabash Street
9
Turn left onto SR 25
0.4 mi·1 min·South Vine Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
107 ft·4 sec·East Bascom Street
11
Turn right onto SR 25
20 mi·28 min·SR 25
12
Turn left onto US 52; US 231
1.5 mi·2 min·US 52; US 231
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South River Road
1.0 mi·2 min·South River Road
14
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
188 ft·7 sec·South River Road
15
Continue on South River Road
5.5 mi·9 min·South River Road
16
Continue on N River Road
6.3 mi·11 min·N River Road
17
Continue on SR 43
1.4 mi·2 min·SR 43
18
Turn right onto SR 18
3.0 mi·5 min·West 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto South 300 East
9.8 mi·13 min·South 300 East
20
Turn right onto US 24; US 421
2.7 mi·4 min·US 24; US 421
21
Turn left onto US 24; SR 39
180 ft·11 sec·North Railroad Street East
22
Arrive at destination
US 24; SR 39
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 62.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 18m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 124.7 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 SR 63 for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 1h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.50 one way
$38.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.41
$42.81
premium
$4.89
$24.00
$47.99
diesel
$5.61
$27.53
$55.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.09
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.46
$7.98
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Monticello, IN
Late night
in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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 52m 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 Monticello, IN covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, I 74, SR 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.3 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 $19.50 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 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Monticello, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Wingate along the way.
