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

The driving distance from Hobart, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.97 mi
02h 47m
Flight
142.96 mi
230.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.96 mi
Kilometers
230.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.97 mi
Kilometers
260.67 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 24, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobart
2026-04-24T00:29
Arrive Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 24, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobart
9:30 PM CDT
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
Fowler
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Hobart
80.9 mi
01h 23m
To Terre Haute
81.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Lake Park Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 61st Avenue

    2541 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 61st Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · West 61st Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West 61st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 61st Avenue

    1624 ft · 46 sec · East 61st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    34.2 mi · 37 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 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 Hobart 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 59%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
34.2 mi · 21%
West 61st Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
South Lake Park Avenue
0.75 mi
SR 14
0.46 mi
Lincoln Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
01h 23m from Hobart
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hobart and 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 Hobart to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Hobart and 81.1 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

61 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.96 mi (230.07 km).

Hobart

#1 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
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: Main Street (-87.255019, 41.532267)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.33 $48.65
Premium $4.65 $26.62 $53.24
Diesel $5.30 $30.34 $60.68

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hobart, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Hobart is 00:29:07, although it is 01:29:07 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.