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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Walton, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

147.1 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

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

Terre Haute, IN

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Walton, IN, IN

Walton, IN

Natalia Walusiak

Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Walton, IN covers 147.1 miles and takes about 3h 3m 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, North Meridian Street, 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.00 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

73.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 147.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 147.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 62.1 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 147.1 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 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.
8
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 465, I 74

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 69 Toward I 465, I 74
8
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465, I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 465, I 74
8
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
8
89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Terre Haute, IN and Walton, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Logansport.

Westfield

89.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

Kokomo

89.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

Logansport

134.4 mi in | ~2h 43m | via US 35

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 62.1 mi 1h 7m
North Meridian Street 42 mi 52m
65 14.5 mi 17m
US 35 12.6 mi 19m
I 74 5.5 mi 6m
1st Street 1.3 mi 2m
South 3rd Street 1.3 mi 2m
US Highway 31 North 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Walton, 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

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit

2.3 mi · 4 min
Exit 69 Toward I 465, I 74 Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 465, I 74 Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 74; I 465

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 74; I 465
12

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

14 mi · 17 min · 65
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Exit 31 Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
16

Merge onto US 31

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
17

Continue on US 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31 North
18

Continue on US 31

40 mi · 49 min · North Meridian Street
19

Take the exit onto US 35

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 35
Exit 166 Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 35

12 mi · 18 min · US 35
21

Turn right onto West May Street

275 ft · 12 sec · West May Street
22

Arrive at destination

West May Street

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 73.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 32 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.6 miles or 1h 27m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walton, 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 147.1 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.6 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 27m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

74 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

Middlebury, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.6 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 62.1 miles.

Arriving in Walton, IN

The final approach into Walton, 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 Walton, 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

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

0.5 mi

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.6

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

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

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13173169875

Visit website

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Flight Burger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13176692256

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

Noodles and Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13174718100

Visit website

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13175800333

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.6

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

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

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 10.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126.1

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126.1

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 136.6

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 73.6

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

$23.00 one way

$45.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.25 $50.50
premium $4.89 $28.31 $56.62
diesel $5.61 $32.48 $64.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.1 0 $15.45 $7.06
Efficient EV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88
EV Truck/SUV 58.8 0 $20.59 $9.41

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Evening in Terre Haute on Friday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walton, IN

Evening in Walton on Friday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

24 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 3m 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 Walton, IN covers 147.1 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, North Meridian Street, 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.6 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 $23.00 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 147.1 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 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Terre Haute, IN and Walton, IN, road signs point toward Westfield, Kokomo and Logansport.

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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