Terre Haute, IN to North Webster, IN is 203.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. With a mixed highway and surface road profile, expect a blend of faster travel and more local cruising. It's a feasible one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time and can take your time with any planned stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75.3 mi
1h 25m
SR 37
32.9 mi
38m
Marion Road
18.6 mi
21m
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi
24m
IN-37
13.7 mi
18m
SR 13
8.8 mi
13m
SR 5
6.7 mi
11m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,822 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,688
Quietest
2 AM
~447 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and North Webster, 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
2.3 mi·3 min·I 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 85BToward North Keystone AvenueUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
171 ft·4 sec·North Rural Street
11
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi·3 min·I 69
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi·4 min·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi·56 sec·IN-37
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi·13 min·IN-37
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft·1 sec·SR 37
19
Continue on SR 37
33 mi·38 min·SR 37
20
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi·4 min·South Western Avenue
21
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.9 mi·3 min·South Baldwin Avenue
22
Continue on SR 9
5.3 mi·5 min·Huntington Road
23
Continue on SR 9
19 mi·21 min·Marion Road
24
Turn left onto SR 5
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Jefferson Street
25
Continue on SR 5
14 mi·24 min·N Goshen Rd
26
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 5
27
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Old Trail Road
28
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Binkley Road
29
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi·4 min·US 30
30
Turn right onto SR 13
8.8 mi·13 min·SR 13
31
Turn right onto East Washington Street
41 ft·1 sec·East Washington Street
32
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under 4.5 hours, it's best tackled in one day. Aim to leave Terre Haute in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. You'll have one planned stop, so consider breaking up the drive there. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you leave the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, as services might be less frequent on the surface road sections. The $32 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always factor in a buffer.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.7 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 6m 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Webster, 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 203.5 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 75.3 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 93.2 — 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
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
80.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward North Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 85B
Toward North Keystone Avenue
8
93.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.95 one way
$67.89 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$37.04
$74.08
premium
$5.25
$42.09
$84.17
diesel
$6.28
$50.28
$100.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.37
$9.77
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.49
$13.02
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Thursday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
North Webster, IN
Morning
in North Webster on Thursday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 35% of this 203.5-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 75.3 miles, likely on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. After this, you'll transition to SR 37 and Marion Road, which will feel more like surface street driving with potentially more local traffic and slower speeds.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 203.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
Top landmarks
•Vigo County Courthouse — historical courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
•Citizens' Trust Company Building — historic building in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
•Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Terre Haute, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 203.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North Webster, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at North Webster, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
