Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Evening in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Palmyra, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
128.7 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
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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Palmyra, IN
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Trip Overview
Terre Haute to Palmyra is 128.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m via SR 37, SR 46, and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that's primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal if you're looking for an efficient drive.
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
64.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 41.6 mi | 52m |
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| West US Highway 150 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| State Road 46 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| State Route 59 | 5 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 41.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Palmyra, 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
42 mi
·
52 min
·
SR 37
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
17
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 150
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Main Street
20
Continue on US 150
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West US Highway 150
21
Turn right onto SR 135
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Greene Street Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
SR 135
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, single-day trip of under 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Terre Haute in the morning will get you to Palmyra with ample daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, this route is quite economical. Keep an eye on SR 37, as it forms the longest uninterrupted stretch; plan any brief stops before or after this segment to maximize your driving time.
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 64.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 64.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmyra, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 128.7 miles and 2h 52m.
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 41.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 64.3 — 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
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.
5
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.12 one way
$40.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
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: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Palmyra, IN
Evening in Palmyra on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bloomington, IN
64 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
2 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 52m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 61% of your drive on major roads like SR 37, SR 46, and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 41.6 miles on SR 37, offering a solid period of consistent driving. The character of the drive is geared towards efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads designed for covering distance. Expect a relatively smooth and predictable driving experience with minimal interruptions.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and SR 46. 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 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 128.7 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (SR 59 / State Route 59): 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 Palmyra, 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 52m. Total distance: 128.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 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 18.8 miles (SR 59 / State Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palmyra, 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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