Traveling from Utah to North Terre Haute covers 166.8 miles across the Indiana Midwest, typically taking about 3 hours and 25 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward trek, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel, making this an affordable trip for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. You will navigate a variety of thoroughfares, including the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, I-74, and SR 48. Whether you are driving for business or leisure, this route offers a practical connection between these two Midwestern points.
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
83.4 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.6 mi
1h 7m
I 74
61.6 mi
1h 5m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
12m
North Meridian Street
6.3 mi
10m
Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
US 40
3.2 mi
4m
North Fruitridge Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 62.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and North Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on George Street
444 ft·22 sec·George Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi·22 sec·Green Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi·9 min·Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
10 mi·17 min·SR 48
5
Turn right onto SR 101
6.3 mi·10 min·North Meridian Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 74
62 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
1.2 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 94Toward Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Southeastern Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi·12 min·East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi·2 min·Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 70 WestUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
63 mi·1 hr 7 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 11A-BToward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 11BToward US 40 East, SR 46 West
16
Turn straight onto US 40; SR 46
3.2 mi·4 min·US 40; SR 46
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on North 55th Street
56 ft·3 sec·North 55th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Wabash Avenue
19
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Blakely Avenue
20
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·North Fruitridge Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
104 ft·6 sec·Fruitridge Avenue
22
Continue on Fruitridge Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Fruitridge Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Fruitridge Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop during your 3 hour and 25 minute journey to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts can help you avoid peak traffic on the busier highway sections. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and speed. Given that the longest stretch is 62.6 miles, use that time to settle into a steady rhythm on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to the secondary roads. Always check the status of SR 48 before you head out, as local road conditions can change more frequently than those on the major interstates.
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 83.4 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.6 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 37 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Utah, 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 Utah, IN
This is one driving day of about 166.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Utah, 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 62.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 158 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / Green Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
94.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
6
157.7 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
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158 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.08 one way
$52.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.63
$57.26
premium
$4.89
$32.10
$64.20
diesel
$5.61
$36.83
$73.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50
0
$17.51
$8.01
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.60
$6.67
EV Truck/SUV
66.7
0
$23.35
$10.68
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Utah, IN
Morning
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in North Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
3h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a mixed drive, balancing high-speed interstate travel with more localized road conditions. Approximately 46% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for much of the trip. You will encounter your longest sustained segment on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which spans 62.6 miles of uninterrupted driving. As you transition between the major interstates and state roads, the character of the pavement and traffic flow will shift, requiring you to remain alert. It is a functional drive that blends the efficiency of major routes with the varied experience of navigating smaller state infrastructure.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.6 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 166.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,013 ft476 ft
Total Climb
743 ft
Total Descent
723 ft
Highest Point
1,013 ft
~35.7 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 166.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.6 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 North Terre Haute, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at North Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
