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

The driving distance from Jamestown, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.3 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.46 mi
84.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.3 mi
Kilometers
114.75 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, May 3, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-03T02:52
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, May 3, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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 Jamestown
35.6 mi
00h 39m
To Terre Haute
35.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Darlington Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Darlington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto W Main St

    607 ft · 12 sec · W Main St

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    1440 ft · 39 sec · South Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 234

    937 ft · 26 sec · State Road 234

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North County Road 700 West

    12.9 mi · 23 min · North County Road 700 West

  9. 9

    Continue on S County Road 1000 E

    891 ft · 18 sec · S County Road 1000 E

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 231

    3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 231

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    33.8 mi · 37 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.8 mi · 47%
North County Road 700 West
12.9 mi · 18%
Main Street
6.62 mi · 9%
US Highway 231
2.99 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

33.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 39m from Jamestown
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Patchy Frost then 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 Jamestown to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 35.6 miles from Jamestown and 35.7 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Patchy Frost then 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 Jamestown and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 52.46 mi (84.42 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates39.9267100, -86.6288900
Altitude291
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 Darlington Street (-86.62901, 39.926702)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Terre Haute. The current time is 02:52:33.

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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.