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

The driving distance from Oolitic, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
78.05 mi
01h 33m
Flight
61.59 mi
99.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.59 mi
Kilometers
99.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.05 mi
Kilometers
125.61 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Oolitic
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oolitic
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oolitic
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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Oolitic
40.2 mi
00h 46m
To Terre Haute
37.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Lafayette Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1752 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  10. 10

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 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 Oolitic 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 26%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 19%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 10%
Main Street
6 mi · 8%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 6%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 46

Turn right onto West State Road 46

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 46m from Oolitic
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oolitic and Chance 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 Oolitic to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Oolitic and 37.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oolitic and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oolitic and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 61.59 mi (99.12 km).

Oolitic

#1 Oolitic

City in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,138
Coordinates38.9008800, -86.5252700
Altitude183
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: Lafayette Avenue (-86.525681, 38.900684)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 Oolitic and Terre Haute. The current time is 22:58:15.

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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.