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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Lawrence, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

87.3 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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

Terre Haute, IN

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city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Lawrence, IN

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Trip Overview

This 87.3-mile journey from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Lawrence, Indiana, is a straightforward, one-day trip that takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I-70, with some time on Pendleton Pike. Given the relatively short duration and moderate distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $14, making it an economical option for exploring the Midwest. Expect a local feel with some highway stretches, offering a practical and accessible way to get from point A to point B within Indiana.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 75.3 mi 1h 25m
I 70 3.8 mi 5m
Pendleton Pike 1.5 mi 3m
Massachusetts Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
1st Street 1.3 mi 2m
South 3rd Street 1.3 mi 2m
North Emerson Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East 30th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.8 mi · 5 min · I 70
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 87 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

112 ft · 5 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto East 30th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 30th Street
13

Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Ritter Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

At end of road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
15

Continue on Pendleton Pike

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Pike
16

Turn left onto McCoy Street

416 ft · 19 sec · McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left

59 ft · 6 sec
18

Turn right

77 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 87.3-mile drive, leaving Terre Haute in the morning is a good plan, allowing you to reach Lawrence with plenty of daylight. Since the total travel time is under two hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on fuel levels as the $14 estimated cost is based on current averages. The longest continuous stretch is 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, so be prepared for that segment. While I-70 is a primary artery, watch for the transitions onto and off of Pendleton Pike as you approach your destination, as these can be busier local roads.

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 43.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 52m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, 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 87.3 miles and 1h 47m.

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 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

44 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.

Popular next leg

Speedway, IN to Lawrence, IN

14.5 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Brazil, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 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 75.3 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 83.9 — 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
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 87 Toward Emerson Avenue
6
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | North Ritter Avenue

Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.65 one way

$27.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.99 $29.97
premium $4.89 $16.80 $33.60
diesel $5.61 $19.27 $38.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
EV Truck/SUV 34.9 0 $12.22 $5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Lawrence, IN

Afternoon in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

7 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 47m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with a significant portion on highways. You'll spend about 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of your trip. While the highway share is 4 out of 5, indicating a strong presence of faster roads, the overall profile suggests a route that incorporates more local roads and turns. This means you'll experience a mix of driving speeds and road types, transitioning between more open highway travel and navigating through towns and local areas.

Only 4% 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: 75.3 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 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 82.3 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 47m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Lawrence, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 82.3 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 Lawrence, 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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