How far is Cannelton, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Cannelton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cannelton and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannelton and Terre Haute.
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Start on Washington Street
889 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto State Road 66
2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66
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Turn right onto Indiana State Road 237
1203 ft · 34 sec · Indiana State Road 237
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Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2385 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
24.9 mi · 31 min · Sycamore Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannelton and Terre Haute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cannelton and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cannelton to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Cannelton and 61.6 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cannelton and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cannelton and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cannelton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 113.36 mi (182.44 km).
#1 Cannelton
City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 37.9114400, -86.7444300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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