Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
166.8 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Utah, IN to North Terre Haute, IN covers 166.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Green Boulevard, Sunnyside Avenue, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.66 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
83.4 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 166.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Utah, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Utah, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunnyside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Meridian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Raymond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Jones Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and North Terre Haute, IN.
Start on George Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Boulevard
Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Merge slight left
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
Turn straight
Continue on North 55th Street
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fruitridge Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Utah, 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 Utah, IN
This is one driving day of about 166.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.4 mi from Utah, IN · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 83.4 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North 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 North Terre Haute, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.66 one way
$45.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $25.28 | $50.57 |
| premium | $4.15 | $27.25 | $54.51 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $24.63 | $49.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.35 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Utah on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in North Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
83 mi in
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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