Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Evening in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Southport, IN
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
79.1 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
Diego F. Parra
Southport, IN
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Southport, IN covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Kentucky Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 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
39.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 79.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 61.2 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 79.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese 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.
5
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Indianapolis International Airport, Rona...
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Ameriplex Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward South Ameriplex Parkway
6
69.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
|
SR 67
Take the ramp onto SR 67 toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
7
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: East Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Southport, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
64.4 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 74 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ameriplex Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Thompson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Southport, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Ameriplex Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ameriplex Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp onto SR 67
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 67
Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 74; I 465
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South East Street
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
17
Turn left onto East Thompson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Thompson Road
Use the none lane.
18
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn right
83 ft
·
6 sec
21
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 39.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 79.1 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southport, 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 79.1 miles and 1h 35m.
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 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
Arriving in Southport, IN
The final approach into Southport, 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 Southport, 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
$12.01 one way
$24.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.24 | $26.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Southport, IN
Evening in Southport on Sunday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
13 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 35m 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 Southport, IN covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Kentucky Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 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 $12.01 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 79.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Southport, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
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