Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Randolph, IN

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

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

175.6 mi

283 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 49m

10 AM

3h 33m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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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Randolph, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Randolph, IN covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

87.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	75.3 mi	1h 25m
I 70	68.3 mi	1h 19m
South Main Street	16.1 mi	18m
Cross Street	6 mi	6m
Chester Boulevard	5.4 mi	6m
1st Street	1.3 mi	2m
South 3rd Street	1.3 mi	2m
Chester Blvd	0.7 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 Randolph, IN.

Start on US 41; US 150

295 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 150

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cherry Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Hulman Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Hulman Street

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 151 Toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork

408 ft · 10 sec

Exit 151 Toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

Merge onto US 27

5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

Continue on US 27

6.0 mi · 6 min · Cross Street

Continue on US 27

16 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

Continue on Line Street

133 ft · 5 sec · Line Street

Arrive at destination

Line Street

Trip Plan

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 87.8 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 42m 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.8 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Randolph, 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 175.6 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

88 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

Miller, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.8 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cloverdale, Indiana

0.3 mi

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Indiana

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.2

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.5 mi

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

2.4 mi

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.6

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657952388

Visit website

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 100.3

Greenfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13177327567

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.3

Greenfield, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13174670342

Visit website

McDonald's

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 37.6

Cloverdale, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17657953332

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Very expen mile 75.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.2

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.2

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 147.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

146.9 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 151 Toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 151 Toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.45 one way

$54.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.14	$60.28
premium	$4.89	$33.79	$67.59
diesel	$5.61	$38.77	$77.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Terre Haute, IN

Tesla

23 DCFC

The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Richmond, IN Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Williamsburg Pike

Richmond, IN

IONNA

12 DCFC

Terre Haute, IN Rechargery @ Casey's - S 3rd St

Terre Haute, IN

IONNA

8 DCFC

GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger

Speedway, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 3 Electrify America: 3 IONNA: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.7	$18.44	$8.43
Efficient EV	43.9	$15.36	$7.02
EV Truck/SUV	70.2	$24.58	$11.24

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 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 17, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Randolph, IN

Morning in Randolph on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

24 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

3h 24m 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?

175.6 mi in 3h 24m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

16 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?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 175.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 78.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 175.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Randolph, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Randolph, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Randolph, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cackleberries

Georgia Street Grind

Cackleberries

El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Bob Evans

McDonald's

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The Capital Grille

Domino's Pizza

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

Ionna Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

Greenfield Rest Area (Eastbound)

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Centerville Welcome Center (Westbound)

Plainfield Rest Area (Wesbound)

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

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Greenfield Rest Area (Westbound)

Pilot Travel Center

ONE9 Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Cloverdale Travel Plaza

Rest Area

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Horner Industrial Group

Service Plaza

The Bouncin Barn

Indy with Kids

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Terre Haute, IN

Randolph, IN

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 24m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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