How far is Clear Creek, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Clear Creek, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
63.6 mi
01h 20m
Flight
52.86 mi
85.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.86 mi
Kilometers
85.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.35 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Clear Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Creek
2026-10-15T16:30
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Creek
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Clear Creek
33 mi
00h 40m
To Terre Haute
30.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Creek and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    879 ft · 27 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Church Lane

    2821 ft · 2 min · West Church Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Victor Pike

    765 ft · 38 sec · South Victor Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  11. 11

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 32%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 24%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 12%
South Victor Pike
5.82 mi · 9%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 8%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 46

Turn right onto West State Road 46

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 40m from Clear Creek
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Clear Creek and 30.6 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clear Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Creek and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 52.86 mi (85.07 km).

Clear Creek

#1 Clear Creek

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Population5,399
Coordinates39.1092100, -86.5400000
Altitude200
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: Rogers Street (-86.540098, 39.109219)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.69
Round trip
$17.38
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $8.69 $17.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.02 $20.05
Premium $4.99 $11.22 $22.45
Diesel $6.62 $14.90 $29.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Creek and Terre Haute. The current time is 16:30:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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