How far is Prairieton, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Prairieton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieton and Terre Haute.
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Start on South Murphy Street
17 m · 7 sec · South Murphy Street
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Turn left
1959 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South State Road 63
2.8 mi · 5 min · South State Road 63
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Continue on Prairieton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Prairieton Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Ohio Street
726 ft · 14 sec · Ohio Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
156 m · 23 sec · 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 Prairieton and Terre Haute.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South State Road 63
Continue on South State Road 63
2.82 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Prairieton and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairieton to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Terre Haute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Prairieton and 4 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Prairieton and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near West Terre Haute
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Terre Haute.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 7.42 mi (11.94 km).
#1 Prairieton
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 39.3700400, -87.4744700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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