Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Martinsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Martinsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, South Chestnut Street, SR 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 52 mi | 56m |
| South Chestnut Street | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| SR 39 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Road 39 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Morgan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hulman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 52 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Martinsville, 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
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
9
Keep slight right at fork
311 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 39: Monrovia
10
Turn straight onto SR 39
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 39
11
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 42
155 ft
·
7 sec
·
SR 39; SR 42
12
Turn left onto SR 39
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
South Chestnut Street
13
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
14
Turn left onto SR 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 39
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West Morgan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Morgan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 69.9 — 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.
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
6
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 39: Monrovia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 39: Monrovia
5
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
SR 39 / State Road 39
Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
West Morgan Street
Turn left onto West Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Martinsville, IN
Afternoon in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hall, IN
35 mi in
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
22 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
1h 26m 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?
70.5 mi in 1h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 70.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Martinsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Monrovia along the way.
Monrovia
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Martinsville, IN before heading back.
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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