Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Late night in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Spencer, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Spencer, IN
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Trip Overview
Terre Haute to Spencer is 44.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via SR 46, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within Indiana's Midwest region. The drive is predominantly on well-maintained roads, offering a practical way to travel between these two communities. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, as it requires no overnight stays and is easily manageable within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| State Route 59 | 5 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Morgan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hulman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 20.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Spencer, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Morgan Street
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
120 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.8 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Spencer, IN
Late night in Spencer on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of the journey on highway stretches. You'll spend a significant portion on SR 46, which includes sections of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and State Route 59. The longest uninterrupted driving segment measures 20.4 miles on SR 46, providing a good opportunity to settle in. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on SR 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 3 miles: 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 Spencer, 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on SR 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencer, 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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