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

The driving distance from Brownstown, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.96 mi
135.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.13 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Brownstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownstown
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownstown
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Brownstown
52.2 mi
01h 03m
To Terre Haute
49.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1041 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    16.9 mi · 24 min · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    23.6 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  9. 9

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 20%
West Commerce Street
16.9 mi · 17%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 15%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 8%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.6 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
01h 03m from Brownstown
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brownstown and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Brownstown and 49.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brownstown and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellettsville, 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 Ellettsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownstown and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 83.96 mi (135.12 km).

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#1 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,952
Coordinates38.8789400, -86.0419200
Altitude190
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 Main Street (-86.04193, 38.878943)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 Brownstown and Terre Haute. The current time is 00:48:40.

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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.