Avilla to Terre Haute is 217.2 miles and takes about 4h 14m via I-69 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. Given the relatively short duration, it's an easy one-day drive, perfect if you're looking to get to your destination without an overnight stop. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward transit. Plan for a single recommended stop to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.6 miles from Avilla, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
109.4 mi
1h 58m
I 70
73.8 mi
1h 22m
SR 3
17 mi
24m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
East Albion Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 109.4 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 136 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,672 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,174
Quietest
2 AM
~208 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avilla, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
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Start on North Main Street
52 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Albion Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Albion Street
3
Turn right onto SR 3
17 mi·24 min·SR 3
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
8.4 mi·9 min·I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 69; US 33
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 69; US 33
7
Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67
24 mi·26 min·I 69; SR 9; SR 67
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69
10
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
12
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
14
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
17
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day drive, leaving Avilla in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Terre Haute before evening. The drive is under five hours, so you could technically do it with just one brief stop for gas or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 109.4-mile stretch on I-69, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so factor that into your budget. Given the manageable distance, you have flexibility to depart later or make an extra stop if needed.
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 108.6 miles from Avilla, IN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 28m
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 Avilla, 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 Avilla, IN
This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Avilla, 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 I 69 for about 109.4 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 17.9 and 214.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.9 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
18.2 mi into trip|~26m in|I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
134.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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140.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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...
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214.6 mi into trip|~4h 9m 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
$36.23 one way
$72.46 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$39.38
$78.76
premium
$5.26
$44.97
$89.94
diesel
$6.18
$52.84
$105.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Fort Wayne, IN - Illinois Road - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
EV Truck/SUV
86.9
1
$30.41
$13.90
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Avilla, IN
Morning
in Avilla on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Cloudy
N 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
49°F
Lawrence, IN
109 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with 92% of this 217.2-mile route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 109.4 miles on I-69. The transition to SR 3 marks the end of the highway cruising, offering a different feel as you approach Terre Haute. Expect a busy interstate environment for the majority of your drive.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 70. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in.
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 217.2 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: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
966 ft500 ft
Total Climb
122 ft
Total Descent
588 ft
Highest Point
966 ft
Elevation Range
466 ft
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 Avilla, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
Top landmarks
•Vigo County Courthouse — historical courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
•Citizens' Trust Company Building — historic building in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
•Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Terre Haute, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 217.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
