Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Middlebury, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h
Distance
244.2 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
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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Middlebury, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 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 $38.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 244.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 244.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Middlebury, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| Hulman Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| I 465 | — | — |
| I 465 North | — | — |
| US 31 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cherry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Middlebury, 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
·
27 sec
·
Hulman Street
5
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465, I 74
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 465, I 74
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
11
Merge slight left
5.5 mi
·
6 min
12
Keep slight left
14 mi
·
17 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
16
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
17
Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
18
Continue on North Meridian Street
120 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
20
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21
Turn slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
22
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn left onto Wayne Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wayne Street
24
Turn left onto Main Street
16 ft
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 122.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 30m 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 54 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury, 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 244.2 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.1 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middlebury, IN
The final approach into Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, 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
$38.18 one way
$76.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.99 | $93.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.92 | $107.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.64 | $11.72 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.37 | $9.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.19 | $15.63 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Middlebury, IN
Afternoon in Middlebury on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Middlebury, IN covers 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 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 122.1 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 $38.18 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Middlebury, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terre Haute, IN to Middlebury, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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