Grabill to Terre Haute is 213 miles and takes about 4 hours 8 minutes via I-69 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the same state. With 88% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on interstates, which generally means quicker travel and fewer local roads. It's a solid option if you need to get from the Grabill area to Terre Haute efficiently and can comfortably complete it in a single day.
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
106.5 miles from Grabill, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
114.3 mi
2h 4m
I 70
73.8 mi
1h 22m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
Leo Road
4.4 mi
6m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
Grabill Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 114.3 mi, about 2h 4m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,576 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,973
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Grabill, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
30 ft·8 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·State Street
3
Continue on Grabill Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Grabill Road
4
Turn left onto SR 1
1.3 mi·1 min·Leo Road
5
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi·18 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi·29 sec·Saint Joseph Street
7
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi·4 min·Leo Road
8
Continue on SR 1
1.5 mi·2 min·East Dupont Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 69 South
10
Merge onto I 69
114 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
12
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
15
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
17
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
20
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Grabill in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid rushing. You can easily complete this trip in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. With only one recommended stop and 88% of the route on highways, you might not need to stop for fuel unless your tank is low, as the $33 fuel cost suggests moderate consumption. Keep an eye on your GPS as you approach Terre Haute, as the route shifts from highway to surface streets, which can be more complex to navigate.
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 106.5 miles from Grabill, IN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.3 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 47 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 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 23m
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 Grabill, 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 Grabill, IN
This is one driving day of about 213 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Grabill, 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 114.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 210.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9 mi into trip|~14m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
123.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
130.2 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
136.5 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
210.3 mi into trip|~4h 3m 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
$31.46 one way
$62.91 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.73
$69.45
premium
$4.72
$39.55
$79.10
diesel
$4.80
$40.22
$80.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.64
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.82
$13.63
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Grabill, IN
Late night
in Grabill on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
NW 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:13PM EDT until July 18 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 1 to 8 mph81% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:13PM EDT until July 18 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
86°F
Lawrence, IN
107 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
8 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 8m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the 213 miles on interstates like I-69 and I-70. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 114.3 miles on I-69 before transitioning to other major roads. Expect numerous exits and interchanges as you navigate these high-speed corridors, especially as you approach and pass through larger towns and cities. The final leg will likely involve more surface roads as you get closer to Terre Haute.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.3 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 9 miles in near I 69.
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 213 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 9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 130.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
910 ft500 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
529 ft
Highest Point
910 ft
~91.3 mi in
Elevation Range
410 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 Grabill, 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 8m. Total distance: 213 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 130.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
