Trip from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

Downtown Terre Haute, IN, IN

Terre Haute, IN

Diego F. Parra

Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cherry Street, 1st Street, Hulman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.90 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

45.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 91.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cherry Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cherry Street Unavailable Refreshing
1st Street Unavailable Refreshing
Hulman Street Unavailable Refreshing
South 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Broadway Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 965 Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 250 North Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 970 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cherry Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and White River, IN.

1

Start on North 3rd Street

295 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto Cherry Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cherry Street
3

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
4

Turn left onto Hulman Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hulman Street
5

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
7

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right

24 mi · 27 min
9

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 47 sec
10

Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

8.8 mi · 12 min · West Broadway Street
11

Turn left onto County Road 965

0.1 mi · 35 sec · County Road 965
12

Continue on County Road 250 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 250 North
13

Turn sharp right onto County Road 970

0.2 mi · 39 sec · County Road 970
14

Arrive at your 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 45.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 59m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 59m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White River, 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 91.5 miles and 1h 58m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 59m into the drive

Downtown Plainfield, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainfield, IL

46 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

Mount Carmel, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in White River, IN

The final approach into White River, 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 White River, 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

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.32 $30.64
premium $4.80 $17.27 $34.55
diesel $5.64 $20.33 $40.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in Terre Haute on Monday

Local time

1:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White River, IN

Afternoon in White River on Monday

Local time

12:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m 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 White River, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cherry Street, 1st Street, Hulman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $13.90 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.
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terre Haute, IN to White River, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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