Traveling from Terre Haute to New Pekin covers 126.2 miles through the heart of Indiana, typically requiring about 2 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $19 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating this path involves a mix of SR 37, SR 46, and State Road 60, offering a transition through the Midwest landscape. It is a straightforward trek that works well for those looking to move efficiently between these two Indiana locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 37
29.3 mi
36m
State Road 60
28.4 mi
43m
SR 46
20.4 mi
29m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi
16m
State Road 46
11.7 mi
18m
State Route 59
5 mi
7m
South Jackson Street
1.4 mi
2m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 29.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and New Pekin, 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
5.0 mi·7 min·State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 46
20 mi·29 min·SR 46
11
Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67
1.2 mi·2 min·West Morgan Street
12
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi·11 min·State Road 46
13
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·West Temperance Street
14
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi·7 min·State Road 46
15
Take the exit
6.0 mi·7 min
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
29 mi·36 min·SR 37
Exit 114Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
17
Turn left onto SR 60
22 mi·32 min·State Road 60
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56; SR 60
1.2 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
19
Continue on SR 56; SR 60
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Hackberry Street
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
522 ft·12 sec·Westside Road
22
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
23
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Jackson Street
24
Continue on Old State Road 60
0.6 mi·58 sec·Old State Road 60
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
157 ft·2 sec·State Road 60
26
Continue on SR 60
6.6 mi·11 min·State Road 60
27
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. You should anticipate making at least one stop to break up the journey and stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when you transition off the main highways, as service availability can fluctuate on smaller stretches of State Road 60. To make the most of your time, try to avoid peak traffic hours if your route takes you through busier intersections along the way. Remember that because the highway share is relatively low, your actual arrival time may vary based on local traffic conditions, so pad your schedule by 15 minutes to stay stress-free.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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 126.2 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 SR 37 for about 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 117.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|SR 37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
6
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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117.1 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|Westside Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westside Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.73 one way
$39.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.66
$43.33
premium
$4.89
$24.29
$48.57
diesel
$5.61
$27.86
$55.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.04
$5.05
EV Truck/SUV
50.5
0
$17.67
$8.08
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Pekin, IN
Morning
in New Pekin on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bloomington, IN
63 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
2h 59m 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 trip features a mixed-drive profile that keeps you engaged rather than stuck on a monotonous interstate. With a highway share of only 43%, you will spend more time on local roads than on fast-paced expressways. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 29.3-mile stretch on SR 37, which provides a bit of flow before the driving becomes more technical. As you transition between the various state roads, the rhythm of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay alert through changing speed zones. It is a practical route that balances highway efficiency with the slower pace of Indiana’s secondary road network.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on SR 37.
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 19 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 126.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.3 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 New Pekin, 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 2h 59m. Total distance: 126.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on SR 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.3 miles (SR 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Pekin, IN before heading back.
