How far is Monticello, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Monticello, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Terre Haute.
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Start on North Railroad Street East
87 m · 15 sec · North Railroad Street East
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
9 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street West
133 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street West
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 300 East
9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Prairie Street
13.2 mi · 23 min · South Prairie Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
37 m · 5 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
1579 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
45.3 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 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 Monticello and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
45.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Mellott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Monticello and 69.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Mellott
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 Mellott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 94.77 mi (152.52 km).
#1 Monticello
City in west-central Indiana, United States
| Population | 5,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7453200, -86.7647300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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