Origin
Tippecanoe, IN
Afternoon in Tippecanoe on Thursday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tippecanoe, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
185.9 mi
299 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tippecanoe, IN
Arndt-Peter Bergfeld
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tippecanoe, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 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
92.9 miles from Tippecanoe, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 185.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Tippecanoe, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 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 95.5 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 185.9 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 95.5 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
95.5 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
7
96.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West
8
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
119.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tippecanoe, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and Indianapolis.
Indianapolis International Airport
116.9 mi in
|
~2h 31m
Indianapolis
116.9 mi in
|
~2h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 80.6 mi | 1h 41m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 63.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 465 | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| State Road 25 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| SR 331 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 602 East 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tippecanoe, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on 18B Road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
18B Road
2
Turn right onto SR 331
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 331
3
Turn right onto SR 25
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
State Road 25
4
Turn right onto SR 14; SR 25
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 9th Street
5
Continue on SR 14; SR 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
602 East 9th Street
6
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 25
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight left onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
8
Turn left onto US 31
67 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US 31
9
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
10
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
11
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
12
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
13
Turn right onto US 31
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 31
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 31
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 31
Exit 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 465
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 70
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
23
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
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 92.9 miles from Tippecanoe, IN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tippecanoe, 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.
+
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 Tippecanoe, IN
This is one driving day of about 185.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Tippecanoe, 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 US 31 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.9 mi from Tippecanoe, IN · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Tippecanoe, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.
Arriving in Terre Haute, IN
The final approach into Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, 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
$29.06 one way
$58.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.77 | $71.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.03 | $11.90 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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 Tippecanoe, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 miles from Tippecanoe, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.06 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 185.9 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 95.5 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tippecanoe, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and Indianapolis.
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