Connecting Anderson to Terre Haute, this 116.2-mile journey is a straightforward Midwest transit that typically takes about 2 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Because the route is compact and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The drive relies heavily on a combination of Binford Boulevard, I-69, and I-70 to move you across the state. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows you to maintain a consistent pace from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Anderson, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
73.8 mi
1h 22m
I 69
20.9 mi
22m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
8m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
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Start on Jackson Street
105 ft·7 sec·Jackson Street
2
Turn left
357 ft·31 sec
3
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Brown-Delaware Street
4
Continue on Brown Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Brown Street
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·Pendleton Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 38
21 mi·22 min·I 69; SR 38
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
10
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69
11
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
13
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
15
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
74 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International AirportUse the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
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Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
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Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility, though leaving outside of peak traffic hours will help ensure you stay within your 2-hour and 24-minute estimate. Because the route is direct and requires zero planned stops, you can easily tackle the entire 116.2 miles in one go without needing a formal break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before merging onto I-70, as that 73.8-mile stretch is the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey. Using a consistent pace on the interstate will help you stick to your $18 fuel budget. Pack a few snacks and drinks in the car so you aren't forced to pull off the highway unless you truly want to.
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 58.1 miles from Anderson, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 58m
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 Anderson, 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.
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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 Anderson, IN
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Anderson, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Brown-Delaware Street
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.4 mi into trip|~44m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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39.7 mi into trip|~55m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
6
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.17 one way
$36.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.95
$39.89
premium
$4.89
$22.36
$44.72
diesel
$5.61
$25.66
$51.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.20
$5.58
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.17
$4.65
EV Truck/SUV
46.5
0
$16.27
$7.44
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 18, 2026
Origin
Anderson, IN
Late night
in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:57PM CDT until April 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:57PM EDT until April 18 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
21 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
2h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of your time will be spent cruising on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by its efficiency, highlighted by a significant 73.8-mile stretch on I-70 that serves as the backbone of your trip. You will transition from local arteries like Binford Boulevard onto the high-speed interstate system, which keeps the flow of traffic moving steadily. While this isn't a winding scenic byway, the shift from suburban Anderson to the landscape surrounding Terre Haute offers a clear, functional transition. It is a predictable, utilitarian drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 69. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 116.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown-Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Anderson, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
39.7 mi in|~55m|via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Terre Haute, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown-Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terre Haute, IN before heading back.
