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

The driving distance from Clinton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
148.71 mi
02h 30m
Flight
123.22 mi
198.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.22 mi
Kilometers
198.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.71 mi
Kilometers
239.32 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Clinton
76.1 mi
01h 15m
To Terre Haute
72.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 58 sec · North Spades Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 45%
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 42%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 5%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 15m from Clinton
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Clinton and 72.6 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
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: North Spades Road (-85.132083, 39.210611)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.86 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.72 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Terre Haute. The current time is 05:47:54.

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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.