How far is Brookston, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.54 mi
01h 57m
Flight
83.66 mi
134.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.66 mi
Kilometers
134.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.54 mi
Kilometers
179.51 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Veedersburg
IN

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From Brookston
54.3 mi
00h 58m
To Terre Haute
57.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookston and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookston and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    13.2 mi · 23 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

    1579 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookston and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
20.3 mi · 18%
South Prairie Street
13.2 mi · 12%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 4%
SR 63
2.15 mi · 2%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Vine Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

45.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veedersburg
00h 58m from Brookston
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookston to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Brookston and 57.2 miles from Terre Haute.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Brookston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veedersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veedersburg.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

31 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

32 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

46 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 83.66 mi (134.63 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: South Railroad Street (-86.867283, 40.602808)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookston and Terre Haute. The current time is 23:00:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.