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

The driving distance from Eaton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Road
155.31 mi
02h 35m
Flight
124.9 mi
201.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.9 mi
Kilometers
201.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.31 mi
Kilometers
249.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sat, May 2, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Eaton
Sat, May 2, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton
2026-05-01T21:36
Arrive Terre Haute
Sat, May 2, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eaton
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 Eaton
74.4 mi
01h 17m
To Terre Haute
80.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    731 ft · 36 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Indiana Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Eaton-Albany Pike

    1069 ft · 36 sec · East Eaton-Albany Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North County Road 100 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North County Road 100 East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  6. 6

    Continue on East County Road 600 North

    627 ft · 16 sec · East County Road 600 North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 24 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 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 Eaton 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 48%
East County Road 600 North
43.8 mi · 28%
East 600 North
9.97 mi · 6%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
North County Road 100 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70

Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 17m from Eaton
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eaton and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 74.4 miles from Eaton and 80.9 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eaton and Mostly 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 12.1 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

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 Eaton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 124.9 mi (201.01 km).

Eaton

#1 Eaton

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,726
Coordinates40.3403200, -85.3508000
Altitude277
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 Meridian Street (-85.350718, 40.34032)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton and Terre Haute. The current time is 21:36:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.