How far is Paoli, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Paoli, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 02h 03m.
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.
City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paoli and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paoli and Terre Haute.
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Start on North Court Street
57 m · 3 sec · North Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on East Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1446 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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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 Paoli 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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paoli 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 Paoli to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 52.9 miles from Paoli and 50.6 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paoli 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 80.84 mi (130.1 km).
#1 Paoli
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,604 |
| Coordinates | 38.5561700, -86.4683200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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