Terre Haute, IN to Albion, IN is 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 69 and US 33, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Indiana. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or a segment of a larger adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
108.2 mi
1h 57m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75.3 mi
1h 25m
US 33
18.6 mi
23m
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi
10m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
I 70
2.3 mi
3m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 108.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 74 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,562 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,162
Quietest
2 AM
~374 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Albion, IN.
1
Start on US 41; US 150
295 ft·15 sec·North 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 150
0.1 mi·18 sec·Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi·2 min·1st Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Hulman Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Hulman Street
5
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
1.3 mi·2 min·South 3rd Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·25 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
2.3 mi·3 min·I 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 85BToward North Keystone AvenueUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
171 ft·4 sec·North Rural Street
11
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi·3 min·I 69
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·US 33
Exit 309BToward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 33
18 mi·21 min·US 33
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 9
7.2 mi·10 min·North Baseline Road
19
Continue on SR 9
0.5 mi·1 min·South Orange Street
20
Turn left onto West 300 North
115 ft·3 sec·West 300 North
21
Arrive at destination
West 300 North
Trip Plan
For this 4h 24m drive, departing Terre Haute in the morning allows ample time to reach Albion before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the 108.2-mile stretch on I 69 for a quick stretch or wait until you transition to surface roads. The $40 fuel budget is a good estimate for this 224.9-mile trip. Consider filling up before you leave Terre Haute, as fuel availability can vary on longer stretches of US 33.
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 112.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.2 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Terre Haute, 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 I 69 for about 108.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
Warren, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+12603759960
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 198.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
80.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward North Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 85B
Toward North Keystone Avenue
6
93.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
198.6 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 33
Take the exit onto US 33 toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
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 309B
Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.39 one way
$74.78 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$40.73
$81.46
premium
$5.18
$45.89
$91.78
diesel
$5.35
$47.37
$94.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.61
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.49
$14.39
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Evening
in Terre Haute on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
ENE 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 3 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Albion, IN
Evening
in Albion on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 3 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
68°F
Lawrence, IN
112 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 57% of the drive on major roads like I 69. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 108.2 miles on I 69, offering extended periods of consistent speed. The profile shifts to mixed highway and surface roads, meaning you'll transition to more varied speeds and intersections after leaving the interstate. Expect typical Midwest driving with potentially dense exits as you approach towns.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 224.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
Top landmarks
•Vigo County Courthouse — historical courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
•Citizens' Trust Company Building — historic building in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
•Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Terre Haute, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.2 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 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 Albion, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Albion, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
