Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
245.7 mi
395 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Stony Creek, IN covers 245.7 miles and takes about 4h 52m 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 $38.41 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
122.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 245.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 245.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m 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 Stony Creek, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| Hulman Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| North Keystone Avenue | — | — |
| North Rural Street | — | — |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Stony Creek, IN.
Start on North 3rd Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Turn left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Continue on Binford Boulevard
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto North Baseline Road
Continue on South Orange Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Continue on West Albion Road
Turn right onto North 290 West
Turn left onto US Highway 6
Turn right onto North 600 West
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.8 miles or 2h 26m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Creek, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 245.7 miles and 4h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.8 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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.
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.41 one way
$76.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.18 | $84.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.28 | $94.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.25 | $108.49 |
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: 86 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 | 73.7 | 0 | $25.80 | $11.79 |
| Efficient EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.50 | $9.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.40 | $15.72 |
Gas CO2
86 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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