This straightforward 87.3-mile drive from Fayette to Terre Haute, Indiana, takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a convenient option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily using State Road 267 and North Green Street, with a portion on Ronald Reagan Parkway, indicating a route with frequent turns rather than open highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this is an economical choice for a day trip. The route's profile suggests a local feel, so expect to encounter varied road conditions and traffic patterns as you make your way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Fayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.1 mi
1h 5m
Ronald Reagan Parkway
10.8 mi
17m
State Road 267
4.6 mi
7m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
I 74
1.8 mi
2m
North Green Street
0.4 mi
1m
750 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 3rd Street
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Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 61.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on 750 South
146 ft·9 sec·750 South
2
Turn left onto State Road 267
4.6 mi·7 min·State Road 267
3
Continue on 267
0.4 mi·1 min·North Green Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·28 sec
5
Merge onto I 74
1.8 mi·2 min·I 74
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 68Toward Ronald Reagan Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·4 sec
Toward Clermont, Brownsburg
8
Turn straight onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
11 mi·17 min·Ronald Reagan Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 70
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
12
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under 1.5 hours, this trip offers excellent flexibility; you can leave whenever is most convenient. With no designated stops and a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need extensive planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you're starting with less than a full tank, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you might not pass many large service areas. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads—State Road 267, North Green Street, and Ronald Reagan Parkway—before you depart to anticipate the frequent navigation changes.
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 41.4 miles from Fayette, IN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 55m 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 26m
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 Fayette, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayette, IN
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fayette, 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 61.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 80.2 — 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|State Road 267
Turn left onto State Road 267
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward Ronald Reagan Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 68
Toward Ronald Reagan Parkway
6
7.6 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clermont, Brownsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Clermont, Brownsburg
5
19.1 mi into trip|~31m 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
80.2 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
$12.96 one way
$25.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.23
$28.46
premium
$4.89
$15.95
$31.91
diesel
$5.61
$18.30
$36.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.9
0
$8.70
$3.98
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.25
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 16, 2026
Origin
Fayette, IN
Late night
in Fayette on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph6% chanceLive 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
9 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 42m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, as evidenced by its 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent changes in direction, so staying alert and consulting your GPS will be key. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to anticipate, the profile suggests a continuous series of local roads and streets, rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This means your driving experience will be dynamic, with varying speed limits and potential for encountering local traffic, making it feel more like navigating through towns and rural areas than a typical highway cruise.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Road 267.
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 82.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (State Road 267): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fayette, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Clermont and Brownsburg.
Clermont
7.6 mi in|~12m
Brownsburg
7.6 mi in|~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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.
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 (State Road 267): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terre Haute, IN before heading back.
