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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Vevay, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

175 mi

282 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m

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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town in Indiana, United States

Vevay, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Vevay, IN covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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, SR 129 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.36 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

87.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 175 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Vevay, IN covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 48m, 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 24 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?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 175 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 key points

These 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
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.
7
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
5
119.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 421

Take the exit onto US 421 toward US 421: Greensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg
5
146.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Turn right onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 67.3 mi 1h 13m
I 74 38 mi 40m
SR 129 26.5 mi 46m
South Michigan Avenue 22.4 mi 33m
West Raymond Street 7.8 mi 12m
US 421 2.5 mi 4m
Southeastern Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
SR 56 1.5 mi 2m
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 Vevay, 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

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 75 Toward Sam Jones Expressway Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto Sam Jones Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sam Jones Expressway
10

Continue on West Raymond Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on I 74; US 421

38 mi · 40 min · I 74; US 421
13

Take the exit onto US 421

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 421
Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg
14

Turn right onto US 421

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 421
15

Continue on US 421

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 421
16

Turn right onto US 421

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
17

Turn left onto US 421; SR 46

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street
18

Turn slight right onto US 421

22 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 421

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50; US 421
20

Turn right onto US 421; SR 129

0.5 mi · 43 sec · South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto SR 129

27 mi · 46 min · SR 129
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

At end of road, turn left onto SR 56

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 56
23

Turn left onto SR 56

53 ft · 1 sec · Ferry Street
24

Arrive at destination

SR 56

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 43m 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 39 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.5 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vevay, 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 175 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 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 87.5 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 43m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greensburg, IN

88 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

Alaska, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.5 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 Vevay, IN

The final approach into Vevay, 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 Vevay, 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

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cloverdale, Indiana

0.3 mi

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

2.1 mi

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

2.4 mi

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

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.5

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657952388

Visit website

McDonald's

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 37.5

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17657953332

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

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Very expen mile 75

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+18122338989

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

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

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 150

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 75

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.36 one way

$54.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.04 $60.08
premium $4.89 $33.68 $67.35
diesel $5.61 $38.64 $77.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.5 0 $18.38 $8.40
Efficient EV 43.8 0 $15.31 $7.00
EV Truck/SUV 70 0 $24.50 $11.20

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 Saturday

Local time

1:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vevay, IN

Afternoon in Vevay on Saturday

Local time

1:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Greensburg, IN

88 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 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

3h 48m 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 Vevay, IN covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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, SR 129. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.5 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 $27.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 175 miles you will encounter 18 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 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.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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