Origin
Needham, IN
Late night in Needham on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Needham, 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 57m
Distance
95 mi
153 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Needham, IN
Felix-Antoine Coutu
Terre Haute, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Needham, IN to Terre Haute, IN is 95 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 65, and I 69, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of local road navigation mixed with some highway time. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility should you decide to make an unplanned stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Needham, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 63.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 65 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 69 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 74 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Whiteland Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North 700 E | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East 350 N | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on East 350 N
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 350 N
2
Turn left onto North 700 E
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 700 E
3
Turn left onto Whiteland Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Whiteland Road
4
Continue on Whiteland Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Whiteland Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.8 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 70
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
16
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 1 hour and 57-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Terre Haute. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you should have no trouble finding affordable gas along the way, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Needham. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point when you're on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Keep an eye out for the transitions between local roads and highway segments, as these can sometimes be abrupt.
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 47.5 miles from Needham, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 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 36m
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 Needham, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Needham, IN
This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Needham, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Needham, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 E...
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, 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 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
1h 57m 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?
This drive offers a varied experience, characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for 79% of the journey. While 21% of the route utilizes highways like Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 65, and I 69, the majority involves more intricate local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a more continuous driving experience before transitioning back to more frequent turns. Be prepared for a dynamic route that requires attention as you navigate through different types of roadways.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Needham, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Indianapolis International Airport and Indianapolis.
Cincinnati
16.5 mi in
|
~25m
Indianapolis International Airport
25.8 mi in
|
~37m
Indianapolis
25.8 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 95 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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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