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Trip from Ross, 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

3h 25m

Distance

160.4 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

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Downtown Ross, IN, IN

Ross, IN

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

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

This 160.4-mile journey from Ross, Indiana, to Terre Haute, Indiana, is a manageable one-day road trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily be on SR 63 and US 41, with a good portion of the drive, around 70%, being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is about $25, making it an economical choice. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. It’s a straightforward drive, well-suited for those looking for a direct route without extensive planning.

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

80.2 miles from Ross, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 63 63.4 mi 1h 20m
US 41 48.9 mi 1h 3m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 31.4 mi 33m
State Road 14 9.2 mi 12m
Taft Street 2.5 mi 4m
West 81st Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Chase Street 0.8 mi 2m
West 57th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 63 — 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chase Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Chase Street
2

Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 57th Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 55

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on SR 55

2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street
5

Turn left onto US 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 81st Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East 81st Avenue
7

Take the ramp

401 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 65

31 mi · 33 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 46 sec
Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 14

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Road 14
12

Turn left onto US 41

26 mi · 32 min · US 41
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
14

Continue on SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63
15

Continue on US 41

1.9 mi · 4 min · US 41
16

Continue on US 41; US 150

132 ft · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 25 minutes for this 160.4-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day, with an estimated fuel cost of $25. There's only one recommended stop, so you can choose to take it as needed or push through if you prefer. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 63.4 miles on SR 63, so plan your breaks accordingly to stay comfortable. This route is mostly highway, so be mindful of speed limits and traffic, especially as you approach Terre Haute.

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 80.2 miles from Ross, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 35 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.2 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m

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 Ross, 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 Ross, IN

This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Ross, 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 SR 63 for about 63.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hoopeston, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoopeston, IL

80 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

Lansing, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hoopeston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Ross, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 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 160.4

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.9 mi

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 160.4

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.6 mi

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.5 mi

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.5

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192132044

Visit website

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

Marco's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+18122338989

Visit website

Bev's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18122325131

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

La Isla Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124665888

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.5

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12196629165

Visit website

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12193108078

Visit website

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

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 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 160.4

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 160.4

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 30 / West 81st Avenue

Turn left onto US 30 / West 81st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.08 one way

$50.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.53 $55.07
premium $4.89 $30.87 $61.74
diesel $5.61 $35.41 $70.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.1 0 $16.84 $7.70
Efficient EV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42
EV Truck/SUV 64.2 0 $22.46 $10.27

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Ross, IN

Late night in Ross on Sunday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Late night in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

3:53 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

26 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

3h 25m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour $20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with about 70% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.4 miles on SR 63, which provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The drive generally follows major roadways like SR 63 and US 41, which are known for their efficiency. While primarily highway, keep an eye on the transition between these main roads for the most engaging driving experience.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on SR 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 30 / West 81st Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 160.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.6 miles (US 30 / West 81st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 160.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on SR 63. 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.

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: at 4.6 miles (US 30 / West 81st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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