Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Saint Paul, IN

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America

Saint Paul, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Saint Paul, IN covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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, I 74, West Raymond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.71 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward Sam Jones Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward Sam Jones Expressway

111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Saint Paul, Middletown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 123 Toward Saint Paul, Middletown

111.6 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | North Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	67.3 mi	1h 13m
I 74	29.4 mi	31m
West Raymond Street	7.8 mi	12m
Southeastern Avenue	1.8 mi	2m
1st Street	1.3 mi	2m
North County Road 800 West	1.3 mi	3m
South 3rd Street	1.3 mi	2m
Sam Jones Expressway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 41; US 150

295 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 150

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cherry Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Hulman Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Hulman Street

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 40

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 75 Toward Sam Jones Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Sam Jones Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sam Jones Expressway

Continue on West Raymond Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on I 74; US 421

29 mi · 31 min · I 74; US 421

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 123 Toward Saint Paul, Middletown

Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

445 ft · 14 sec · North Michigan Avenue

Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

Continue on County Line Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · County Line Road

Turn left onto East Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · East Franklin Street

Turn right

132 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

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 56.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Paul, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 113.3 miles and 2h 14m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 5m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

57 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Saint Paul, IN

The final approach into Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, 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

$17.71 one way

$35.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.45	$38.90
premium	$4.89	$21.80	$43.61
diesel	$5.61	$25.02	$50.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.90	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.86	$7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Evening in Terre Haute on Wednesday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Saint Paul, IN

Evening in Saint Paul on Wednesday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

3 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 14m 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 Saint Paul, IN covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74, West Raymond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.7 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 $17.71 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 route from Terre Haute, IN to Saint Paul, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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