Terre Haute to Broad Ripple is 84.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with numerous turns, making it less about covering long distances quickly and more about navigating through communities. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
69.1 mi
1h 16m
Kessler Boulevard North Drive
4.5 mi
9m
Kessler Boulevard West Drive
3.1 mi
6m
South Holt Road
2.1 mi
3m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
South 3rd Street
1.3 mi
2m
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.8 mi
1m
North Tibbs Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Broad Ripple, 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
69 mi·1 hr 16 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 77Toward Holt RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto South Holt Road
2.1 mi·3 min·South Holt Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West 10th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West 10th Street
11
Turn left onto North Tibbs Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Tibbs Avenue
12
Turn right onto West 16th Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·West 16th Street
13
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard North Drive
4.5 mi·9 min·Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard West Drive
3.1 mi·6 min·Kessler Boulevard West Drive
15
Continue on Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Kessler Boulevard East Drive
16
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi·36 sec·Guilford Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 61st Street
399 ft·22 sec·East 61st Street
18
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
424 ft·18 sec·Winthrop Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic and arrive in Broad Ripple with plenty of daylight. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, staying alert and perhaps using GPS navigation is highly recommended. With a low fuel cost of around $13, you likely won't need to worry about extensive fueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank from Terre Haute.
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 42.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 49m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broad Ripple, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Terre Haute, 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 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 76.1 — 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
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Holt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward Holt Road
6
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|South Holt Road
Turn left onto South Holt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.57
$29.15
premium
$4.89
$16.34
$32.68
diesel
$5.61
$18.74
$37.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.91
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.89
$5.43
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
WSW 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Broad Ripple, IN
Morning
in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
5 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 48m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you won't be on high-speed interstates for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.1 miles along the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before the local roads begin. As you approach your destination, expect the road to become more involved with more frequent intersections and changes in direction. It’s a route that keeps you engaged with the driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 84.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Ripple, IN before heading back.
