How far is Orange County, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Orange County, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
106.38 mi
02h 11m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.38 mi
Kilometers
171.2 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Orange County
54.4 mi
01h 05m
To Terre Haute
52 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 225 West

    1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 200 West

    930 ft · 42 sec · County Road 200 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Willowcreek Drive

    2663 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street

    657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange County 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
47.2 mi · 44%
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 19%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 14%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 7%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 5%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

41.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
01h 05m from Orange County
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orange County 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 Orange County to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Orange County and 52 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Indiana, United States

Population19,651
Coordinates38.5417800, -86.4950700
Altitude191
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: South County Road 225 West (-86.500326, 38.542118)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.97
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $14.48 $28.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.41
Premium $4.99 $18.71 $37.41
Diesel $6.62 $24.83 $49.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange County and Terre Haute. The current time is 15:28:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.