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Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
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Ripley, IN
Andreas Maier
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Ripley, IN covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 42m 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, SR 14 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 $24.97 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
79.9 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 159.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 63 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.3 miles on SR 63.
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 112.4 miles in near SR 14 / State Road 14.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Ripley, IN is easy. At 3h 42m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112.4 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point; at 124.4 miles (SR 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 142.5 miles (US 421; SR 14 / County Road 1500 West): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 14 / State Road 14
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 421; SR 14 / County Road 1500 West
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 14
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 200 N
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 63.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 41 | 47.3 mi | 59m |
| SR 14 | 31.2 mi | 47m |
| State Road 14 | 11 mi | 15m |
| 300 W | 3.1 mi | 12m |
| County Road 1500 West | 2 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 200 N | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Ripley, IN.
Start on US 41; US 150
Turn straight onto SR 63
Continue on US 41
Turn right onto SR 14
Turn slight left onto SR 14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14
Turn left onto US 421; SR 14
Turn right onto SR 14
Turn left onto 300 W
At end of road, turn right onto 200 N
Turn left onto 300 W
Arrive at destination
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.
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 79.9 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 159.7 miles and 3h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.9 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.9 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 SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.97 one way
$49.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.41 | $54.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Terre Haute on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Ripley on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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