Origin
Howard, IN
Late night in Howard on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howard, IN
Max W
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
This 41.6-mile drive from Howard to Terre Haute, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With 91% of the journey on highways, it’s a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical choice for a day trip. Given its short distance and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. You'll be spending most of your time on SR 63 and US 41, so expect a direct path with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 33.6 mi | 43m |
| SR 234 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 41 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Melon Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1200N | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 790W | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road 1125N | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 780W | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 33.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on County Road 1025N
421 ft
·
23 sec
·
County Road 1025N
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
3
Turn left
527 ft
·
23 sec
4
Continue on Melon Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Melon Road
5
Turn left onto County Road 1125N
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 1125N
6
Continue on County Road 780W
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
County Road 780W
7
Continue on County Road 249
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road 249
8
Turn right onto County Road 790W
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 790W
9
Continue on County Road 1200N
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1200N
10
Continue on Perry Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Perry Street
11
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
12
Turn left onto SR 234
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 234
13
Turn left onto SR 63
34 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 63
14
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 41
15
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 3rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Howard, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
County Road 1125N
Turn left onto County Road 1125N
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 234
Turn left onto SR 234
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night in Terre Haute on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
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
10 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 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 1-hour trip, with 91% of the route utilizing faster roads like SR 63, SR 234, and US 41. The drive offers a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles on SR 63, meaning you can settle in for a good portion of the journey without frequent turns. This isn't a winding country road adventure; instead, anticipate a consistent pace suited for efficient travel. The road's personality leans towards practicality, designed for getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and SR 234. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Howard, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 1h 6m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (County Road 1125N): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (County Road 1125N): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terre Haute, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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