Origin
Worthington, IN
Morning in Worthington on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worthington, 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
1h 7m
Distance
46.9 mi
76 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
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worthington, IN
Dominik Gryzbon
Terre Haute, IN
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Trip Overview
Worthington to Terre Haute is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and SR 59, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed driving experience that should be manageable for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively short and uncomplicated journey between these two points in Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| SR 59 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| SR 157 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| State Road 157 | 4 mi | 7m |
| South 3rd Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Jefferson Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fair Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on SR 157
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto SR 157
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 157
3
Turn slight left onto SR 157
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Seventh Street
4
Turn right onto SR 157
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on SR 157
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 157
6
Turn left onto SR 157
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 157
7
Turn right onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fair Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 9th Street
9
Turn right onto SR 157
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 59
11 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 59
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
14
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.5 miles from Worthington, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 157
Turn left onto SR 157
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 157 / Fair Street
Turn right onto SR 157 / Fair Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 157 / East 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 157 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 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 | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
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
Terre Haute, IN
Morning in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
7:55 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
8 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
1h 7m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with about 42% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 59, and SR 157. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 15.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. As you travel, the road character will shift, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. It's not an entirely monotonous drive, but rather a blend of different road types.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near SR 157.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (SR 157 / Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 157 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Worthington, IN to Terre Haute, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Evansville along the way.
Evansville
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 13.6 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (SR 157 / Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 157 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terre Haute, 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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