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

The driving distance from Loogootee, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.95 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.79 mi
97.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.79 mi
Kilometers
97.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.95 mi
Kilometers
127.05 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Loogootee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loogootee
2026-04-23T10:04
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM 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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loogootee
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
Busseron
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana

From Loogootee
45.2 mi
00h 48m
To Terre Haute
33.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North John F Kennedy Avenue

    726 ft · 13 sec · North John F Kennedy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    33.8 mi · 42 min · West Broadway Street

  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 Loogootee 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
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
55.9 mi · 71%
West Broadway Street
33.9 mi · 43%
Mill Street
0.31 mi
North John F Kennedy Avenue
0.14 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
+18.1 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Busseron
00h 48m from Loogootee
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loogootee and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 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 45.2 miles from Loogootee and 33.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loogootee and 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 Loogootee and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 60.79 mi (97.84 km).

Loogootee

#1 Loogootee

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,661
Coordinates38.6769900, -86.9141700
Altitude164
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: US 231 (-86.914256, 38.676952)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loogootee and Terre Haute. The current time is 10:04:30.

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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.