Guthrie, IN to Terre Haute, IN is 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m via West State Road 46 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Indiana's Midwest region. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect a blend of speeds and road types. With a relatively short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable for a single day of travel, offering a practical connection between these two Indiana communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Guthrie, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West State Road 46
20.4 mi
29m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi
16m
SR 37
10.5 mi
13m
State Road 46
7.8 mi
11m
I 69
5.7 mi
6m
SR 59
5.1 mi
7m
SR 45
4.6 mi
8m
South 3rd Street
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
West State Road 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Guthrie Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Guthrie Road
2
Continue on Guthrie Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Guthrie Road
3
Turn right onto Crest Motel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Crest Motel Road
4
Turn right onto Old State Highway 37
0.1 mi·20 sec·Old State Highway 37
5
Turn right onto SR 37
10 mi·13 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
5.7 mi·6 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
8
Merge onto SR 45; SR 46
4.6 mi·8 min·SR 45; SR 46
9
Turn slight right onto SR 46
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Temperance Street
11
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi·11 min·State Road 46
12
Continue on SR 46
1.2 mi·3 min·East Morgan Street
13
Turn right onto SR 46
20 mi·29 min·West State Road 46
14
Turn right onto SR 59
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 59
15
Turn left
0.3 mi·37 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
15 mi·16 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
18
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 55m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could allow for a leisurely start and arrival in Terre Haute with plenty of afternoon time. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $12, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops, though it's always wise to top off before you leave Guthrie. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you move between different road types, especially when transitioning from West State Road 46 to the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
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 38.7 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m
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 Guthrie, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Guthrie, IN
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Guthrie, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West State Road 46 for about 20.4 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
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 74.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~9m in|SR 37
Turn right onto SR 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
12.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
6
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
$12.12 one way
$24.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.30
$26.61
premium
$4.89
$14.91
$29.83
diesel
$5.61
$17.11
$34.22
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: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.14
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.78
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.85
$4.96
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Guthrie, IN
Late night
in Guthrie on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Spencer, IN
39 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
23 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 55m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 34% of it on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.4 miles on West State Road 46, which likely provides a more consistent pace. As you transition to roads like Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and SR 37, expect varying speed limits and potentially more local traffic. The drive isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it purely rural two-lane; it's a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on West State Road 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SR 37.
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 77.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Guthrie, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Spencer along the way.
Spencer
18.6 mi in|~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 77.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on West State Road 46. 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: at 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
