If you are planning a trip from Mulberry to Terre Haute, expect a straightforward journey covering 107.7 miles across the Indiana heartland. You should set aside about 1 hour and 55 minutes of drive time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, you will be navigating local roads, which keeps the pace steady and relaxed. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this route offers a practical way to traverse the Midwest without the stress of high-speed highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
45.3 mi
58m
I 74
20.1 mi
21m
SR 25
20 mi
28m
State Road 38
9.2 mi
15m
North State Road 25
4.1 mi
5m
Teal Road
2.1 mi
3m
US 41
1.9 mi
4m
US 52
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 45.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulberry, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
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Start on this road
9 ft·2 sec·this road
2
Turn right
36 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
66 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 38
0.7 mi·1 min·East Jackson Street
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Continue on SR 38
4.9 mi·8 min·State Road 38
6
Continue on SR 38
0.6 mi·1 min·Walnut Street
7
Continue on SR 38
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 38
8
Continue on SR 38
4.3 mi·6 min·State Road 38
9
Turn sharp left onto Sagamore Parkway South
0.4 mi·40 sec·Sagamore Parkway South
10
Turn right onto US 52
2.1 mi·3 min·Teal Road
11
Turn left onto US 52
0.6 mi·1 min·Old US Highway 231
12
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi·1 min·US 52
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on SR 25
20 mi·28 min·SR 25
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
107 ft·4 sec·East Bascom Street
15
Turn right onto SR 25
0.4 mi·1 min·North Vine Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25
117 ft·8 sec·West Wabash Street
17
Turn left onto SR 25
0.4 mi·42 sec·Garfield Street
18
Continue on SR 25
4.1 mi·5 min·North State Road 25
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 74 WestUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 74
20 mi·21 min·I 74
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 4Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
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Turn left onto SR 63
45 mi·58 min·SR 63
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Continue on US 41
1.9 mi·4 min·US 41
24
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft·11 sec·North 3rd Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two hours, you can choose to power through or take breaks whenever you feel the need. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local roads, your average speed will be lower than what you might expect on a major highway. I recommend checking your fuel levels before you pull out of Mulberry, as a $15 budget is sufficient but leaves little room for detours. Staying alert is the most important tip here, as the frequent turns on State Road 38 require consistent focus compared to a standard interstate drive.
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 53.9 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.3 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 17m 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
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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mulberry, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 45.3 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 0 and 60.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip|~24m in|US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 74 West
6
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.85 one way
$33.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.50
$37.01
premium
$4.89
$20.75
$41.49
diesel
$5.61
$23.80
$47.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.32
$5.17
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.43
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Mulberry, IN
Morning
in Mulberry on Sunday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:42 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
25 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
2h 27m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate grinds; instead, you will rely on South Main Street, East Jackson Street, and State Road 38 to guide your way. The road lacks long, straight stretches, with South Main Street being the most notable example of this winding, local-focused design. You will find that the personality of the drive remains consistent throughout, requiring you to navigate turns rather than settle into a long-distance cruise. It is an engaging, hands-on experience that keeps you connected to the landscape.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.3 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 45.3 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terre Haute, IN before heading back.
