Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
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Avon, IN
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This 70.7-mile journey from Terre Haute, Indiana to Avon, Indiana is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of approximately $11, it's ideal as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with no highway driving, suggesting a more community-focused experience as you travel within the Midwest. You'll navigate using roads like Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and South Dan Jones Road. This trip is well-suited for a relaxed day drive without the need for an overnight stop.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 59 mi | 1h 3m |
| South Dan Jones Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Quaker Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rockville Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hulman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Avon, IN.
Start on US 41; US 150
Turn left onto US 150
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
Turn left
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn left
Continue on Quaker Boulevard
Turn left onto US 40
Turn right onto South Dan Jones Road
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
Enter roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road
Continue on South Dan Jones Road
Turn left onto US 36
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 267: Mooresville, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto South Dan Jones Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Avon on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
73°F
Hall, IN
35 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 70.7-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including segments of Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, South Dan Jones Road, and Quaker Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This type of driving often means navigating through towns and varied speed limits, offering a close-up look at the local landscape rather than high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
Plainfield
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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