Brookville, IN to Terre Haute, IN is 145.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 74, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, single-day journey that's easy to manage. You'll find the drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or lengthy travel time. Consider this a smooth transition between two points in the heartland.
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
73 miles from Brookville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi
1h 13m
I 74
24.4 mi
26m
SR 244
21.9 mi
38m
Metamora Road
17.4 mi
25m
East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
12m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi
2m
Southeastern Avenue
0.8 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 Brookville, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on US 52; SR 1
0.3 mi·34 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 52
17 mi·25 min·Metamora Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 244
22 mi·38 min·SR 244
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
24 mi·26 min·I 74; US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
1.2 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 94Toward Southeastern Avenue
7
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Southeastern Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi·12 min·East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
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
Given the relatively short duration of just over 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to arrive in Terre Haute with plenty of afternoon daylight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 67.3-mile stretch on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, as services can be spaced out. This is a drive where you can easily make a single, well-timed stop for a break or to refuel without feeling rushed.
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 73 miles from Brookville, IN, or about 1h 43m 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 32 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 43m 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 36m
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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, IN
This is one driving day of about 145.9 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Brookville, 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 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 0.3 and 143.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 52 / Metamora Road
Turn left onto US 52 / Metamora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
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39.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|I 74; US 421
Merge onto I 74; US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
6
143.3 mi into trip|~3h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.81 one way
$45.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.04
$50.09
premium
$4.89
$28.08
$56.15
diesel
$5.61
$32.21
$64.43
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: 51 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
EV Truck/SUV
58.4
0
$20.43
$9.34
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Brookville, IN
Morning
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 11:29PM CDT until April 17 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:26AM EDT until April 18 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
73 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
22 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
3h 7m 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?
This drive presents a mixed experience, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, including a continuous stretch of 67.3 miles. While much of the route is on faster roads like I 74, expect some sections on SR 244 which may offer a different pace. The overall character is that of an efficient drive, balancing interstate speeds with moments of slightly more varied road conditions.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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?
4/10
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 0.3 miles in near US 52 / Metamora Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m 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: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Metamora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 74; US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 145.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 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 — we found about 13 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Metamora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 74; US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
