Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Late night in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Eel River, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Eel River, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Indiana heartland, this 29.1-mile drive from Terre Haute to Eel River is a straightforward journey. Spanning just 40 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, and 1st Street to complete the transit. Budgeting for fuel is simple here, as you can expect to spend around $4 for the trip. Since both points sit within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is an ideal route for travelers who value efficiency and simplicity over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Route 59 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West County Road 450 South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hulman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South County Road 75 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Eel River, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
9
Turn right onto SR 59
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto West County Road 450 South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West County Road 450 South
11
Turn right onto South County Road 75 West
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South County Road 75 West
12
Arrive at destination
West County Road 450 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150 / Cherry Street
Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn right onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Eel River, IN
Late night in Eel River on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
40m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between different road types as you make your way north. You will spend about 32% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 15.2 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The transition from major highway segments to the more local feel of State Route 59 and 1st Street provides a varied experience behind the wheel. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the 40-minute duration. Expect the character of the road to shift from high-speed transit to local thoroughfares as you approach your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
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 29.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Terre Haute, IN to Eel River, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
18.5 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eel River, 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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