This 136.6-mile journey from Terre Haute, IN to Pigeon, IN takes approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, this drive through the Midwest region is primarily on local roads, so expect a more involved driving experience. The route is designed for one stop, offering a manageable pace for a day excursion. You'll primarily navigate through familiar Indiana streets and local thoroughfares, offering a grounded perspective of the area.
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
68.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South 3rd Street
54.5 mi
1h 10m
US 41
39.6 mi
46m
I 64
31.1 mi
33m
SR 62
4.1 mi
7m
US 231
2.6 mi
3m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
East County Road 1500 North
1 mi
3m
County Road 1475 North
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Pigeon, 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
55 mi·1 hr 10 min·South 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 41; US 150
7
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; US 50; US 150
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
38 mi·45 min·US 41
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward I 64 East
10
Merge onto I 64
31 mi·33 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 231 South
12
Merge onto US 231
2.6 mi·3 min·US 231
13
Turn right onto SR 62
4.1 mi·7 min·SR 62
14
Turn right onto Railroad Street
528 ft·23 sec·Railroad Street
15
Continue on East County Road 1500 North
1.0 mi·3 min·East County Road 1500 North
16
Continue on North Base Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Base Road
17
Turn right onto County Road 1475 North
0.7 mi·2 min·County Road 1475 North
18
Arrive at destination
County Road 1475 North
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 54 minute duration and 136.6-mile length, this trip is best suited for a single day. Leaving Terre Haute in the morning will give you ample time to reach Pigeon and enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as local driving can sometimes be less predictable than highway travel, and the estimated $21 fuel cost is a good benchmark. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads like Cherry Street, 1st Street, and Hulman Street before you depart to anticipate the turns.
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 68.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pigeon, 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 136.6 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 South 3rd Street for about 54.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|Hulman Street
Turn left onto Hulman Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 150 / South 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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57.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.36 one way
$42.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.45
$46.90
premium
$4.89
$26.29
$52.57
diesel
$5.61
$30.16
$60.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 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
41
0
$14.34
$6.56
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.95
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.12
$8.74
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pigeon, IN
Late night
in Pigeon on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Princeton, IN
68 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 131.9
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through local streets like Cherry Street, 1st Street, and Hulman Street for the majority of your trip. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be consistently engaged with the road, making frequent turns and adjustments. This type of drive offers a close-up view of the communities you pass through, rather than a high-speed transit between them. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience from start to finish.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on South 3rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 Effort6/10
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 136.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on South 3rd Street. 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 Pigeon, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pigeon, IN before heading back.
