The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Smyrna, IN covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m 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, I 65, SR 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.34 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
81.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 162.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Smyrna, IN covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort10/10
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 162.1 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 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.7 miles (SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
6
115.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Terre Haute, IN and Smyrna, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Nashville and Bloomington.
Indianapolis International Airport
64.4 mi in|~1h 12m
Nashville
115.6 mi in|~2h 13m
Bloomington
115.6 mi in|~2h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi
1h 6m
I 65
37.2 mi
40m
SR 7
18.5 mi
28m
SR 3
17.9 mi
26m
I 74
8 mi
9m
State Street
3.9 mi
5m
West Deputy Pike Road
3 mi
7m
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Smyrna, 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 ParkwayUse 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 NorthUse 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 53BToward I 65 South: LouisvilleUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 65
37 mi·40 min·I 65
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 68Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
18
Merge onto SR 46
2.7 mi·5 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
19
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi·5 min·State Street
20
Continue on SR 7
18 mi·28 min·SR 7
21
Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7
286 ft·4 sec·One Street
22
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.2 mi·14 sec·Jackson Street
23
Turn straight onto SR 3; SR 7
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 3; SR 7
24
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7
18 mi·26 min·SR 3; SR 7
25
Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road
3.0 mi·7 min·West Deputy Pike Road
26
Arrive at destination
West Deputy Pike Road
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 81.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 81.1 miles or 1h 35m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, 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 162.1 miles and 3h 28m.
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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Terre Haute, IN
· 1h 35m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.69
$10.37
Gas CO2
57 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
Late night
in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Smyrna, IN
Late night
in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
3h 28m 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 Smyrna, IN covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 65, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 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 $25.34 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 162.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.7 miles (SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Terre Haute, IN and Smyrna, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Nashville and Bloomington.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
