Terre Haute to Walkerton is 195.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m via SR 63, US 41, and East Indiana Avenue, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region toward another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, one-day trip that primarily uses state and US highways. You'll find it's a practical route for getting between these two points without much fuss. Consider this option if you need an efficient way to cover this distance within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98 miles from Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
63.3 mi
1h 20m
US 41
47.3 mi
59m
East Indiana Avenue
21.1 mi
30m
North 400 East
11.6 mi
15m
State Road 14
9.5 mi
13m
SR 49
9.4 mi
14m
I 65
8.4 mi
9m
US 6
8.3 mi
12m
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 Walkerton, IN.
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Start on US 41; US 150
1.8 mi·3 min·North 3rd Street
2
Turn straight onto SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
Toward Chicago
3
Continue on US 41
47 mi·59 min·US 41
4
Turn right onto SR 14
9.5 mi·13 min·State Road 14
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 65
8.4 mi·9 min·I 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 230Toward SR 10: Roselawn, DemotteUse the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 10
3.4 mi·4 min·West State Road 10
9
Continue on SR 110
2.5 mi·3 min·West State Road 110
10
Turn left onto US 231
1.6 mi·2 min·Madison Street
11
Continue on US 231
1.4 mi·1 min·County Road 550
12
Turn right onto SR 10
5.0 mi·6 min·County Road 1200
13
Continue on SR 10
0.5 mi·57 sec·Robbins Street
14
Turn left onto SR 49
9.4 mi·14 min·SR 49
15
Turn right onto SR 8
21 mi·30 min·East Indiana Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 35
12 mi·15 min·North 400 East
17
Turn right onto US 6
8.3 mi·12 min·US 6
18
Arrive at destination
US 6; SR 23
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Terre Haute in the morning will allow you to reach Walkerton with plenty of daylight remaining. Given the $31 estimated fuel cost, be sure to fill up before leaving Terre Haute or at a major stop along US 41 to ensure you have enough gas for the 63.3-mile stretch on SR 63. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs and break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to make the most of the single-day itinerary.
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 98 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 6m 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walkerton, 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 195.9 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
The midpoint is around 98 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 112.4 and 145.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|SR 14 / State Road 14
Turn right onto SR 14 / State Road 14
Navigation decision point
4
121.9 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
130.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 230
Toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
4
140 mi into trip|~3h in|SR 10 / County Road 1200
Turn right onto SR 10 / County Road 1200
Navigation decision point
4
145.5 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|SR 49
Turn left onto SR 49
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$33.30
$66.61
premium
$4.93
$38.01
$76.02
diesel
$5.60
$43.18
$86.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.8
0
$20.57
$9.40
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.14
$7.84
EV Truck/SUV
78.4
0
$27.43
$12.54
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Terre Haute, IN
Evening
in Terre Haute on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 12:20PM CDT until September 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:20PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Walkerton, IN
Evening
in Walkerton on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 12:20PM CDT until September 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:20PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
61°F
Shelby, IN
98 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$20
near mile 155.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 70% of this 195.9-mile route is on highways, offering a good amount of cruising time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 63.3 miles, primarily on SR 63. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, with the transition likely occurring as you move from the main highway corridors onto local routes. Expect a steady pace for much of the drive, punctuated by exits and slower sections as you approach towns.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 112.4 miles in near SR 14 / State Road 14.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112.4 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point; at 121.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
786 ft500 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
786 ft
~84 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
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 Walkerton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Demotte along the way.
Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
Top landmarks
•Vigo County Courthouse — historical courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
•Citizens' Trust Company Building — historic building in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
•Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Terre Haute, United States of America
The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on SR 63. 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.
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 112.4 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point; at 121.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Walkerton, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
