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Trip from Winona Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

198.8 mi

320 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 1m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Winona Lake, IN, IN

Winona Lake, IN

Tom Fisk

city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winona Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, US 31, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

99.4 miles from Winona Lake, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 63.1 mi 1h 8m
US 31 60.9 mi 1h 16m
I 465 20.2 mi 24m
US 24 14.6 mi 18m
North Jefferson Street 11.4 mi 16m
Fisher Avenue 8.2 mi 11m
North 500 West 4.8 mi 7m
North 400 West 3.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 63.1 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Park Avenue
2

Enter roundabout onto Winona Avenue

197 ft · 5 sec · Winona Avenue
3

Continue on Winona Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · Winona Avenue
4

Turn left onto SR 15

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Buffalo Street
5

Continue on SR 15

8.2 mi · 11 min · Fisher Avenue
6

Continue on SR 15

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
7

Continue on SR 15

11 mi · 16 min · North Jefferson Street
8

Continue on SR 15

4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West
9

Turn slight right onto SR 115

3.4 mi · 5 min · North 400 West
10

Turn right onto US 24

15 mi · 18 min · US 24
Use the right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
12

Merge onto US 31

47 mi · 57 min · US 31
13

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
14

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec
15

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road
16

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street
17

Turn right onto US 31

13 mi · 17 min · US 31
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto US 31

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 31
Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 465 West Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 465

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465

15 mi · 18 min · I 465
Toward I 465 South
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 9A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 9B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
25

Merge onto I 70

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
27

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
28

Arrive at destination

US 41; US 150

Trip Plan

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 99.4 miles from Winona Lake, IN, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 44 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.4 miles or 2h 15m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Winona Lake, 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 Winona Lake, IN

This is one driving day of about 198.8 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Winona Lake, 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 63.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carmel, IN

99 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

Flora, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carmel, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Winona Lake, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 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

The River Coffeehouse Village at Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winona Lake, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15742691000

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

0.4 mi

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

F-Bomb Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17652527750

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

2.4 mi

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

2.7 mi

The River Coffeehouse Village at Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Winona Lake, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15742691000

Visit website

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.4

Westfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

Dutch Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

Peru, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17656890028

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13174718100

Visit website

The Original Spaghetti & Sub House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128149331

F-Bomb Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17652527750

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.8

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Cat Cafe - Kokomo Humane Society

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17654526224

Visit website

Doubting Thomas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17657803094

Visit website

Radish Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17654197958

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Nest Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.4

Wabash, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12605689005

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 71

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Plainfield Rest Area (Wesbound)

0.1 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.2 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Cloverdale Travel Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.3 mi from route

Gallahan Travel Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.9 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.5 mi from route

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 198.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 127.8

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 108.4 and 132.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 31

Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South
7
109 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 West
8
129.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
130 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 9B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
132.7 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.08 one way

$62.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.12 $68.25
premium $4.89 $38.26 $76.51
diesel $5.61 $43.89 $87.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Carmel, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Zionsville, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Kokomo, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo Café and Market - Tesla Supercharger

Carmel, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger

Speedway, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer #130 (Carmel, IN)

Carmel, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Simon Fashion Mall at Keystone (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 CHARGELAB: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.6 0 $20.87 $9.54
Efficient EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.95
EV Truck/SUV 79.5 0 $27.83 $12.72

Gas CO2

70 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Winona Lake, IN

Morning in Winona Lake on Sunday

Local time

10:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terre Haute, IN

Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday

Local time

10:41 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

25 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 13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

198.8 mi in 4h 13m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 108.4 miles in near US 31.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 198.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 108.4 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Winona Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and Indianapolis.

Indianapolis International Airport

129.8 mi in | ~2h 53m

Indianapolis

129.8 mi in | ~2h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 198.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.1 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 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 108.4 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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