The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Springfield, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, US 41, I 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South 3rd Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.21 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
61.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 122.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Springfield, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150 / Cherry Street
Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|Hulman Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward SR 165: Poseyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward SR 165: Poseyville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South 3rd Street
54.5 mi
1h 10m
US 41
39.2 mi
46m
I 64
12.4 mi
13m
Springfield Road
7.6 mi
18m
Lockwood Street
4.2 mi
7m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Highway 165
0.9 mi
1m
State Highway 66
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Springfield, 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
55 mi·1 hr 10 min·South 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 41; US 150
7
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; US 50; US 150
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
38 mi·44 min·US 41
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 64
12 mi·13 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 12Toward SR 165: Poseyville
12
Turn left onto SR 165
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 165
13
Continue on SR 68; SR 165
0.1 mi·16 sec·St Francis
14
Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165
0.5 mi·59 sec·East Main Street
15
Turn left onto SR 68; SR 165
4.2 mi·7 min·Lockwood Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 66
0.6 mi·53 sec·State Highway 66
17
Turn right onto Princeton Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Princeton Street
18
Continue on Springfield Road
7.6 mi·18 min·Springfield Road
19
Arrive at destination
North Springfield Road
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 61.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 61.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 122.9 miles and 2h 44m.
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 South 3rd Street for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 1h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.21 one way
$38.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.10
$42.19
premium
$4.89
$23.65
$47.30
diesel
$5.61
$27.13
$54.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.90
$5.90
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.21
$7.87
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Afternoon
in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, IN
Morning
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Princeton, IN
61 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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 44m 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 Springfield, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, US 41, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 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 $19.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Terre Haute, IN to Springfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
