How far is Fort Branch, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Branch, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.01 mi
01h 36m
Flight
84.47 mi
135.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.47 mi
Kilometers
135.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.85 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Fri, May 1, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 12:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Branch
2026-05-01T08:57
Arrive Terre Haute
Fri, May 1, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Branch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Busseron
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana

From Fort Branch
44.9 mi
00h 48m
To Terre Haute
45 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 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 Fort Branch and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Branch and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    635 ft · 30 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Park Street

    2352 ft · 47 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 168

    1415 ft · 30 sec · State Road 168

  4. 4

    Turn left

    33 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Branch 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
55.9 mi · 62%
West Park Street
0.45 mi
State Road 168
0.27 mi
North West Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Busseron
00h 48m from Fort Branch
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Branch 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 Fort Branch to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Busseron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Fort Branch and 45 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Branch and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Busseron

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

96 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

107 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Branch and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 84.47 mi (135.94 km).

Fort Branch

#1 Fort Branch

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,775
Coordinates38.2511600, -87.5811300
Altitude137
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 West Street (-87.581239, 38.251162)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Branch, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Fort Branch is 08:57:10, although it is 09:57:10 in Terre Haute.

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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.