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

The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
113.97 mi
01h 56m
Flight
95.88 mi
154.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.97 mi
Kilometers
183.42 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
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
Monrovia
IN

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

From Pendleton
54.4 mi
00h 58m
To Terre Haute
59.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  19. 19

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 65%
State Street
18.1 mi · 16%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 3%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70

Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
00h 58m from Pendleton
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Pendleton and 59.6 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pendleton and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monrovia.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.31 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
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: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 Pendleton and Terre Haute. The current time is 05:19:13.

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.