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

The driving distance from Otterbein, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
92.33 mi
01h 36m
Flight
72.71 mi
117.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.33 mi
Kilometers
148.59 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 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otterbein
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 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
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otterbein
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
Perrysville
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Otterbein
46.1 mi
00h 48m
To Terre Haute
46.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Benton Street

    1444 ft · 31 sec · Benton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East McConnell Street

    1338 ft · 32 sec · East McConnell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Justus Street

    99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 600 South

    3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 600 South

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 300 West

    11.4 mi · 14 min · South 300 West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otterbein and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 300 West
76.7 mi · 83%
County Road 600 South
3.76 mi · 4%
West 600 South
2.87 mi · 3%
East 600 South
1.48 mi · 2%
Benton Street
0.27 mi
East McConnell Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South 300 West

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perrysville
00h 48m from Otterbein
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Otterbein 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 Otterbein to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 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?

Perrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Otterbein and 46.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perrysville

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

19 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

45 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otterbein and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 72.71 mi (117.02 km).

Otterbein

#1 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
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: North Main Street (-87.096211, 40.490582)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Otterbein and Terre Haute. The current time is 22:36:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.