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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Lexington, IN

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

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

165.6 mi

267 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m

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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Downtown Lexington, IN, IN

Lexington, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Lexington, IN covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.89 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

82.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 76.4 mi 1h 22m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 61.2 mi 1h 6m
I 74 8 mi 9m
West McClain Avenue 7.1 mi 11m
State Road 203 3.1 mi 5m
Kentucky Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Ameriplex Parkway 1.7 mi 3m
1st Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 76.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

61 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward South Ameriplex Parkway Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway
11

At end of road, turn left onto SR 67

2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue
12

Take the ramp onto SR 67

0.3 mi · 40 sec · SR 67
Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto I 74; I 465

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Exit 53B Toward I 65 South: Louisville Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 65

76 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 65
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 29A Toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
17

Turn straight onto SR 56

7.1 mi · 11 min · West McClain Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto SR 203

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 203
19

Continue on SR 203

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Cherry Street
20

Turn right onto SR 203; SR 356

18 ft · 0 sec · East Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

SR 203; SR 356

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 82.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 36 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, 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 165.6 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 65 for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.8 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 I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 miles.

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

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.5 mi

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

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

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 82.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.8

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.3

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.8

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.8

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

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

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, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 11.8

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

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 130.1

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 78 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

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

Toward Indianapolis International Airport, Rona...
7
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Ameriplex Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward South Ameriplex Parkway
6
69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | SR 67

Take the ramp onto SR 67 toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
7
78 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53B Toward I 65 South: Louisville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.89 one way

$51.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.43 $56.85
premium $4.89 $31.87 $63.74
diesel $5.61 $36.56 $73.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.39 $7.95
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.49 $6.62
EV Truck/SUV 66.2 0 $23.18 $10.60

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

2:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington, IN

Afternoon in Lexington on Saturday

Local time

2:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

23 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 13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

165.6 mi in 3h 13m — 52% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 65.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.4 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 165.6 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 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Lexington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.

Indianapolis International Airport

64.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 165.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.4 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lexington, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lexington, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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