Cackleberries
Near the start, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
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Walton, IN
Natalia Walusiak
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 .
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.
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 147.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
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
Kokomo
Logansport
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Walton, IN.
Start on US 41; US 150
Turn left onto US 150
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
Turn left
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 74; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
Merge onto US 31
Continue on US 31
Continue on US 31
Take the exit onto US 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 35
Turn right onto West May Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 147.1 miles and 3h 3m.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Terre Haute, Indiana
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Freeland’s Restaurant
Carmel, Indiana
Pad Thai Restaurant
Carmel, Indiana
Top Coffee Stop
Speedway, Indiana
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+13179815358
Loose Goose Coffee Company
Terre Haute, Indiana
Near the start, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+18122320000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 5–9 pm
+13173169875
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+13178188272
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+13175661400
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+13176692256
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+18122328133
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm
+13174718100
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+13175800333
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Speedway, Indiana
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+13179815358
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18129173863
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+13175669132
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+18129172268
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+33172676914
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Terre Haute, Indiana
Hours: Closed
+18122995867
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13174555289
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$23.00 one way
$45.99 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Walton on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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