Origin
Worthington, IN
Afternoon in Worthington on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worthington, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.9 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worthington, IN
Dominik Gryzbon
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
Worthington to Terre Haute is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and SR 59, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed driving experience that should be manageable for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively short and uncomplicated journey between these two points in Indiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 42% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 59, and SR 157. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 15.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. As you travel, the road character will shift, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. It's not an entirely monotonous drive, but rather a blend of different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near SR 157.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (SR 157 / Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 157 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 157
Turn left onto SR 157
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 157 / Fair Street
Turn right onto SR 157 / Fair Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 157 / East 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 157 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Worthington, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Evansville along the way.
Evansville
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| SR 59 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| SR 157 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| State Road 157 | 4 mi | 7m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Jefferson Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fair Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on SR 157
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto SR 157
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 157
3
Turn slight left onto SR 157
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Seventh Street
4
Turn right onto SR 157
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on SR 157
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 157
6
Turn left onto SR 157
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 157
7
Turn right onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fair Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 9th Street
9
Turn right onto SR 157
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 59
11 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 59
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
14
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Worthington, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Worthington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 7m 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 Worthington, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 59, SR 157. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Worthington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (SR 157 / Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 157 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Worthington, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Evansville along the way.
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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