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Trip from Pendleton, 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

2h 12m

Distance

108.9 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Pendleton, IN

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

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

Pendleton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is 108.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m via I 70, I 69, and Binford Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region for both its start and end points. Expect a drive that is primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a recommended single day for travel, this trip is ideal for those looking for a direct connection between these two Hoosier State cities without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.5 miles from Pendleton, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 73.8 mi 1h 22m
I 69 17.1 mi 18m
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 3.4 mi 4m
North Keystone Avenue 2.5 mi 5m
South 3rd Street 2.4 mi 5m
West State Street 1 mi 1m
South Pendleton Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Madison Avenue

50 ft · 5 sec · West Madison Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
3

Turn left onto West State Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West State Street
4

Enter roundabout onto State Street

95 ft · 1 sec · State Street
5

Continue on State Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · State Street
6

Enter roundabout

309 ft · 5 sec
7

Continue

358 ft · 6 sec
8

Enter roundabout

391 ft · 6 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 29 sec
10

Merge onto I 69

17 mi · 18 min · I 69
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
12

Merge onto I 69

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 69
13

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
15

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

2.5 mi · 5 min · North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 70 West
17

Merge onto I 70

3.4 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18

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.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
20

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2h 12m, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected traffic. With only 108.9 miles to cover, you have plenty of flexibility to stop for breaks as needed, though there are no designated stops recommended on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 73.8 miles on I 70, so plan your refueling accordingly before you hit that segment.

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 54.5 miles from Pendleton, IN, or about 1h 8m 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 24 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 47m

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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, IN

This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Pendleton, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

54 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.

Popular next leg

Indianapolis, IN to Terre Haute, IN

76.7 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Lawrence, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Pendleton, 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

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.4 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.9 mi

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.6

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Very expen mile 31.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

APNA DHABA INDIANA RESTAURANT

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Stilesville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+14639991029

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

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 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.9

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

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 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.2

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.2

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 108.9

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.1

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West State Street

Turn left onto West State Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
26.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | North Keystone Avenue

Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~43m 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...
6
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.03 one way

$34.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.69 $37.39
premium $4.89 $20.96 $41.91
diesel $5.61 $24.04 $48.09

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: 38.1 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 32.7 0 $11.43 $5.23
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
EV Truck/SUV 43.6 0 $15.25 $6.97

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

Pendleton, IN

Late night in Pendleton on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Late night in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

12:19 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

24 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 12m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 73.8 miles on I 70, offering a consistent, high-speed travel experience. The route incorporates I 69 and Binford Boulevard, which contribute to the overall highway nature of this trip. While primarily interstate, be aware that transitions between these roads will mark the character of the drive, offering a predictable yet varied highway experience.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 69. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West State Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.9 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 0.4 miles (West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Pendleton, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.

Indianapolis International Airport

32.4 mi in | ~43m | via I 70

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 108.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (North Keystone Avenue): 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.

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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