If you are looking to travel from Terre Haute to Vincennes, you are looking at a straightforward 58.5-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the one-way trek. Since the entire route is handled via local roads rather than interstates, you will experience a more grounded, steady pace. It is a practical drive for those who prefer avoiding highway traffic and want a simple, direct connection between these two Indiana cities.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South 3rd Street
56.8 mi
1h 13m
1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Hulman Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Cherry Street
0.1 mi
<1m
North 3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 6th Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Vincennes, 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
57 mi·1 hr 13 min·South 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Arrive at destination
US 41 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29.2 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.7 — 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.04
$20.08
premium
$4.89
$11.26
$22.52
diesel
$5.61
$12.92
$25.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.6
0
$6.14
$2.81
Efficient EV
14.6
0
$5.12
$2.34
EV Truck/SUV
23.4
0
$8.19
$3.74
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Vincennes, IN
Morning
in Vincennes on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
25 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
1h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local infrastructure, including South 3rd Street, 1st Street, and Hulman Street. You will spend the vast majority of your time on South 3rd Street, which accounts for a 56.8-mile stretch of the trip. With a highway share of 0%, you can expect a consistent local driving experience from start to finish. The character of the road remains steady, requiring your attention through various turns rather than long, open stretches of high-speed pavement.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on South 3rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Vincennes, IN is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
588 ft419 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
588 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on South 3rd Street. 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 1.5 miles (Hulman Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 Vincennes, IN before heading back.
