Trip from Lawrence, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

88 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Lawrence, IN

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, South 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44 miles from Lawrence, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	73.8 mi	1h 22m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	7.9 mi	11m
South 3rd Street	2.4 mi	5m
I 69	1.7 mi	2m
Pendleton Pike	0.7 mi	1m
US 36	0.3 mi	<1m
McCoy Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
North 3rd Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 70 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Terre Haute, IN.

Start on this road

122 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right onto McCoy Street

492 ft · 16 sec · McCoy Street

Turn right onto US 36; SR 67

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Pike

Turn left onto US 36; SR 67

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 36; SR 67

Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 69; I 465

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 44 Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

143 ft · 2 sec

Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 70 West: Indianapolis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 70

7.9 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

74 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70

Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

Trip Plan

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 44 miles from Lawrence, IN, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 53m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lawrence, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrence, IN

This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lawrence, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

44 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Lawrence, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

0.7 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1 mi

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

2.4 mi

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.2

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

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The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Very expen mile 12.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128772690

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 81.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18128772200

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.3

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657952388

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.9

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88

Terre Haute, Indiana

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 88

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.6

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 36; SR 67

Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

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 44 Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 70 West: Indianapolis

11.5 mi into trip | ~17m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.76 one way

$27.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.11	$30.21
premium	$4.89	$16.93	$33.87
diesel	$5.61	$19.43	$38.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.4	$9.24	$4.22
Efficient EV	22	$7.70	$3.52
EV Truck/SUV	35.2	$12.32	$5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Lawrence, IN

Morning in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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 45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

88 mi in 1h 45m, mostly highway — 73.8 mi of that is on I 70.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 36; SR 67.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lawrence, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.

Indianapolis International Airport

11.5 mi in | ~17m | via I 70

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 88 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

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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Trip from Lawrence, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cackleberries

Georgia Street Grind

Cackleberries

Family Table Restaurant

The Capital Grille

Real Hacienda#3

Sonic Drive-In

Five Guys

Siam Square

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Plainfield Rest Area (Wesbound)

Rest Area

Road Ranger

ONE9 Travel Center

Cloverdale Travel Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Horner Industrial Group

Service Plaza

The Bouncin Barn

Indy with Kids

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawrence, IN

Terre Haute, IN

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 45m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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