Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 63, US 41, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.3 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.41 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

46.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 92.2 miles, with most of the trip on SR 63 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.3 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 13 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 63.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 76.7 miles in near SR 352 / West 600 South.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN is easy. At 2h 3m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 76.7 miles (SR 352 / West 600 South): Navigation decision point; at 83.3 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | SR 352 / West 600 South

Turn right onto SR 352 / West 600 South

Navigation decision point

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83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street

Navigation decision point

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83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street

Turn right onto SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street

Navigation decision point

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83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | SR 352 / South Michigan Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 352 / South Michigan Street

Navigation decision point

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83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | SR 352 / Benton Street

Turn left onto SR 352 / Benton Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 63	63.3 mi	1h 20m
US 41	11.7 mi	14m
US 52	6.5 mi	8m
County Road 600 South	3.8 mi	6m
West 600 South	2.9 mi	5m
North 3rd Street	1.8 mi	3m
East 600 South	1.5 mi	2m
Benton Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: SR 63 — 63.3 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 41; US 150

1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

2

Turn straight onto SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63

Toward Chicago

3

Continue on US 41

12 mi · 14 min · US 41

4

Turn right onto SR 352

2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

5

Continue on SR 352

3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 600 South

6

At end of road, turn left onto SR 55; SR 352

323 ft · 8 sec · South Justus Street

7

Turn right onto SR 55; SR 352

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East McConnell Street

8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 352

278 ft · 10 sec · South Michigan Street

9

Turn left onto SR 352

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Benton Street

10

Continue on SR 352

1.5 mi · 2 min · East 600 South

11

Turn right onto US 52

6.5 mi · 8 min · US 52

12

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Main Street

13

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 46.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 1h 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Otterbein, 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 92.2 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Terre Haute, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cayuga, IN

46 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

Fairview Park, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cayuga, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 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 SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.

Arriving in Otterbein, IN

The final approach into Otterbein, 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 Otterbein, IN.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.9 mi

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Clinton, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17652054031

La Isla Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124665888

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.41 one way

$28.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.83	$31.65
premium	$4.89	$17.74	$35.49
diesel	$5.61	$20.36	$40.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.68	$4.43
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
EV Truck/SUV	36.9	$12.91	$5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 16, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Late night in Terre Haute on Friday

Local time

1:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

WSW 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Otterbein, IN

Late night in Otterbein on Friday

Local time

1:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

7 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 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Otterbein, IN covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 63, US 41, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.41 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.

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN is easy. At 2h 3m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 76.7 miles (SR 352 / West 600 South): Navigation decision point; at 83.3 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / South Justus Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (SR 55; SR 352 / East McConnell Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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