If you are planning to head from Beech Grove to Terre Haute, you are looking at a straightforward 79.3-mile trip across the Indiana landscape. Expect the drive to take about 1 hour and 35 minutes under normal conditions, making it an easy day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate using a mix of local roads like East Raymond Street and South 3rd Street, alongside the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, this is a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Beech Grove, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi
1h 13m
East Raymond Street
5.2 mi
8m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi
2m
Churchman Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Albany Street
0.6 mi
1m
North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
109 ft·6 sec·North 7th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
332 ft·16 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·North 8th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Churchman Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Churchman Avenue
6
Continue on Churchman Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Churchman Avenue
7
Continue on Churchman Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Churchman Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Raymond Street
5.2 mi·8 min·East Raymond Street
9
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi·2 min·Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 70 WestUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
67 mi·1 hr 13 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
13
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 79.3-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep that $12 cost estimate accurate. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway onto local thoroughfares like South 3rd Street. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider checking your fuel levels early in the drive so you aren't searching for a station while navigating the turn-heavy sections near your destination.
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 39.6 miles from Beech Grove, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 49m 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 19m
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 Beech Grove, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beech Grove, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Beech Grove, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 67.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North 8th Avenue
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
5
9.3 mi into trip|~16m in|I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
76.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
$12.40 one way
$24.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.61
$27.22
premium
$4.89
$15.26
$30.52
diesel
$5.61
$17.51
$35.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.94
$3.17
EV Truck/SUV
31.7
0
$11.10
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Beech Grove, IN
Late night
in Beech Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert as you transition between various road types. While only about 2% of the journey is spent on the highway, the majority of your time—specifically 67.3 miles—will be spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You should be prepared for the contrast between these sustained highway stretches and the more technical navigation required on local streets. The personality of the road shifts as you leave the Beech Grove area and move toward Terre Haute, keeping the driving experience varied rather than monotonous.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
845 ft501 ft
Total Climb
252 ft
Total Descent
555 ft
Highest Point
845 ft
~45.3 mi in
Elevation Range
344 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
