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

The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
87.27 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.27 mi
Kilometers
140.44 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, May 7, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, May 7, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-07T14:49
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, May 7, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Fayette
41.4 mi
00h 43m
To Terre Haute
45.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 750 South

    45 m · 9 sec · 750 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  3. 3

    Continue on North Green Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ronald Reagan Parkway

    2285 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Clermont, Brownsburg

    61 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.1 mi · 70%
Ronald Reagan Parkway
11.2 mi · 13%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 5%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 3%
North Green Street
2.26 mi · 3%
I 70 West
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

61.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 43m from Fayette
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Fayette and 45.9 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.16 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
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: 750 South (-86.397221, 39.931014)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Terre Haute. The current time is 14:49:22.

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.