Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Roselawn, 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 46m

Distance

129 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 9m

10 AM

2h 55m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 56m

5 PM

3h 8m

8 PM

2h 40m

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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Roselawn, IN

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Trip Overview

This 129-mile drive from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Roselawn, Indiana, will take you about 2 hours and 46 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for getting from one point in the Midwest to another without needing an overnight stop. With a projected fuel cost of around $20, this route is quite budget-friendly. The majority of your journey, 98%, will be on highways, making it a focused and efficient drive. You'll primarily be on SR 63, US 41, and SR 10, so expect a consistent driving experience for most of the 2 hours and 46 minutes.

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

64.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 63	63.3 mi	1h 20m
US 41	56.5 mi	1h 11m
SR 10	7.3 mi	10m
North 3rd Street	1.8 mi	3m
North 400 East	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: SR 63 — 63.3 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Roselawn, IN.

Start on US 41; US 150

1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

Turn straight onto SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63

Toward Chicago

Continue on US 41

56 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 41

Turn right onto SR 10

7.3 mi · 10 min · SR 10

Turn right onto North 400 East

0.2 mi · 54 sec · North 400 East

Turn right

13 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 46-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day from Terre Haute to Roselawn. You'll want to leave with a full tank of gas, as the longest stretch on SR 63 is over 63 miles. While there's only one recommended stop, you might find it convenient to take a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at just $20, so keeping an eye on your gauge is more about convenience than a strict budget constraint on this efficient, highway-dominated route.

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 64.5 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 64.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roselawn, 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 129 miles and 2h 46m.

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 63 for about 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Covington, IN

65 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

Rockport, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oxford, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.5 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 SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 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

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Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cayuga, Indiana

1.2 mi

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

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

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

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

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

Marco's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+18122338989

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Bev's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18122325131

Visit website

Mel's Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.6

Morocco, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12192850689

Visit website

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

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 121.5 and 129 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

121.5 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | SR 10

Turn right onto SR 10

Navigation decision point

128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | North 400 East

Turn right onto North 400 East

Navigation decision point

129 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.17 one way

$40.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.14	$44.29
premium	$4.89	$24.82	$49.65
diesel	$5.61	$28.48	$56.96

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: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.7	$13.54	$6.19
Efficient EV	32.3	$11.29	$5.16
EV Truck/SUV	51.6	$18.06	$8.26

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roselawn, IN

Morning in Roselawn on Sunday

Local time

9:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Covington, IN

65 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

10 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 46m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for this 129-mile journey, with 98% of the drive taking place on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.3 miles on SR 63, offering a good period of steady driving. As you transition from SR 63 to US 41 and finally SR 10, the road character remains largely consistent due to the highway-centric nature of this route. This isn't a route known for winding backroads; rather, it's designed for efficient travel through the Indiana landscape.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 63.3 mi on SR 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 121.5 miles in near SR 10.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Roselawn, IN is easy. At 2h 46m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 121.5 miles (SR 10): Navigation decision point; at 128.8 miles (North 400 East): Navigation decision point; at 129 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 129 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on SR 63. 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 121.5 miles (SR 10): Navigation decision point; at 128.8 miles (North 400 East): Navigation decision point; at 129 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roselawn, 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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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Roselawn, 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

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Cackleberries

Covered Bridge Restaurant

Domino's Pizza

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

Marco's Pizza

Bev's Restaurant

Mel's Downtown

La Isla Mexican Restaurant

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

Ionna Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Bouncin Barn

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Terre Haute, IN

Roselawn, IN

1 hour earlier

10 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 46m 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?

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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