Planning a trip from Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Terre Haute, Indiana? This drive covers about 155 miles and will take you roughly 3 hours and 27 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward journey through the Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect the fuel costs to be around $24. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so it's not an all-highway affair, but it's manageable for one day. Consider this for a quick connection between these two Indiana cities.
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
77.4 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Gospel Street
41.4 mi
51m
US 150
37.7 mi
46m
West State Road 46
20.4 mi
29m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi
16m
I 64
8.9 mi
12m
State Road 46
7.8 mi
11m
I 69
5.7 mi
6m
SR 59
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 41.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
257 ft·13 sec·Watt Street
2
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·East Court Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
0.3 mi·58 sec·6th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
0.6 mi·44 sec·I 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 137Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint LouisUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 64
3.6 mi·4 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi·7 min·I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 150
38 mi·46 min·US 150
Exit 119Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
10
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
147 ft·2 sec·North Gospel Street
12
Continue on SR 37
41 mi·51 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 69
5.7 mi·6 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
15
Merge onto SR 45; SR 46
4.6 mi·8 min·SR 45; SR 46
16
Turn slight right onto SR 46
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Temperance Street
18
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi·11 min·State Road 46
19
Continue on SR 46
1.2 mi·3 min·East Morgan Street
20
Turn right onto SR 46
20 mi·29 min·West State Road 46
21
Turn right onto SR 59
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 59
22
Turn left
0.3 mi·37 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 70
15 mi·16 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 7Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
25
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi·5 min·South 3rd Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 27-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing you flexibility in your departure time. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to take a break around the halfway point or when you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 41.4-mile stretch on North Gospel Street, as services might be more spaced out there. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, budgeting for gas is simple and straightforward for this Indiana connection.
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 77.4 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 50m
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 Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 154.8 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Jeffersonville, 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 North Gospel Street for about 41.4 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 136.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati,...
6
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
11 mi into trip|~16m in|US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
48.8 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
136.7 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.20 one way
$48.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.57
$53.14
premium
$4.89
$29.79
$59.58
diesel
$5.61
$34.18
$68.36
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: 54.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.4
0
$16.25
$7.43
Efficient EV
38.7
0
$13.55
$6.19
EV Truck/SUV
61.9
0
$21.67
$9.91
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 17, 2026
Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning
in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
77°F
Bedford, IN
77 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m 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?
This route offers a blend of driving experiences, with 40% of it on highways. You'll navigate on North Gospel Street, US 150, and West State Road 46. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street, so be prepared for some extended periods of driving without major town interruptions. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster road sections and potentially more local or scenic passages as you make your way across Indiana.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 mi on North Gospel Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 154.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 150): 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.
Between Jeffersonville, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Paoli and Spencer.
Paoli
11 mi in|~16m|via US 150
Spencer
95.9 mi in|~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 154.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street. 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
