If you are planning to travel from Griffith to Terre Haute, expect a straightforward 150.7-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 23 minutes. This mixed-drive route is perfect for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can budget approximately $23 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an affordable excursion within the Midwest. Navigating through the state, you will primarily rely on a combination of Wicker Avenue, US 41, and SR 63. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this path offers a reliable, no-nonsense connection across Indiana.
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
75.3 miles from Griffith, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
63.4 mi
1h 20m
Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi
1h 18m
US 41
23.4 mi
31m
Indianapolis Boulevard
2.2 mi
5m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
East 53rd Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
North Broad Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffith, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on East Miller Street
0.2 mi·53 sec·East Miller Street
2
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·North Broad Street
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East 53rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East 53rd Avenue
5
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 41
2.2 mi·5 min·Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 41
59 mi·1 hr 18 min·Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
9
Continue on SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
10
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi·4 min·US 41
11
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft·11 sec·North 3rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the route relies on a blend of highway and local roads. Since the entire trip is manageable in one go, you only need to account for one scheduled stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 63.4-mile trek on SR 63, as this is the longest stretch of the drive where you might have fewer service options. Being prepared for a roughly 3.5-hour journey allows you to maintain a steady, stress-free pace. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your timing based on your own comfort level and the needs of your passengers.
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 75.3 miles from Griffith, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 46m
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 Griffith, 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 Griffith, IN
This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Griffith, 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 SR 63 for about 63.4 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 63.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip|~7m in|US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.56 one way
$47.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.87
$51.74
premium
$4.89
$29.00
$58.00
diesel
$5.61
$33.27
$66.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
EV Truck/SUV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.64
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 20, 2026
Origin
Griffith, IN
Late night
in Griffith on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route transitions between local roads and more open stretches. With 58% of the trip consisting of highway driving, you will encounter a mix of speeds and environments that keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. The most significant portion of your time on the road will be spent on SR 63, which features a long, uninterrupted 63.4-mile stretch. As you transition between the various segments of US 41 and local thoroughfares, the road personality shifts from suburban-style navigation to more consistent highway cruising. It is a functional drive that balances the need for efficiency with the reality of navigating through regional Indiana corridors.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near North Broad 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 3h 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
820 ft489 ft
Total Climb
337 ft
Total Descent
470 ft
Highest Point
820 ft
~64.6 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on SR 63. 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.
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 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 41 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
