How far is McCordsville, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCordsville and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCordsville and Terre Haute.
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Start on North Dresden Drive
3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive
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Continue on West Jamison Drive
115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive
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Turn right onto North Clearview Drive
77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive
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Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway
588 ft · 28 sec · West Brookside Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 600 West
1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Indianapolis
2782 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCordsville and Terre Haute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70
Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McCordsville 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 McCordsville to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from McCordsville and 50 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCordsville and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Hall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hall.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCordsville and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 84.95 mi (136.71 km).
#1 McCordsville
Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.9081000, -85.9227600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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