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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Sugar Creek, IN

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

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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 Sugar Creek, IN, IN

Sugar Creek, IN

Keith Cassill

Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Sugar Creek, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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 74, West Raymond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.30 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.

Midpoint

45.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 91.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 6/10

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 91.5 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 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward Sam Jones Expressway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward Sam Jones Expressway
7
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward London Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward London Road
5
91.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | Myrtle Lane

Turn left onto Myrtle Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 67.3 mi 1h 13m
I 74 8.9 mi 9m
West Raymond Street 7.8 mi 12m
Southeastern Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
1st Street 1.3 mi 2m
South 3rd Street 1.3 mi 2m
Sam Jones Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
London Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 75 Toward Sam Jones Expressway Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto Sam Jones Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sam Jones Expressway
10

Continue on West Raymond Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on I 74; US 421

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 74; US 421
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 103 Toward London Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto London Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · London Road
15

Turn left onto Myrtle Lane

314 ft · 18 sec · Myrtle Lane
16

Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

39 ft · 1 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
17

Arrive at destination

Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sugar Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Terre Haute, IN

This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Terre Haute, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 53m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

46 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

Brazil, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clayton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Sugar Creek, IN

The final approach into Sugar Creek, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

0.8 mi

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

1 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

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.6

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128772690

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

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 6.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18128772200

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.7

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657952388

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

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.9

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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

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

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 71.9

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.30 one way

$28.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.71 $31.41
premium $4.89 $17.61 $35.22
diesel $5.61 $20.20 $40.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Morning in Terre Haute on Saturday

Local time

8:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sugar Creek, IN

Morning in Sugar Creek on Saturday

Local time

8:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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 49m 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 Sugar Creek, IN covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74, West Raymond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $14.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.5 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Terre Haute, IN to Sugar Creek, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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