How far is Ross, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Ross, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Terre Haute.
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Start on Chase Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street
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Turn left onto West 57th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2685 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street
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Turn left onto West 81st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
31.4 mi · 34 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 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 Ross and Terre Haute.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Road 14
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ross 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 Ross to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Ross and 80.5 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ross and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ross and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Boswell
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 Boswell.
Lafayette station
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Rensselaer
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.35 mi (229.09 km).
#1 Ross
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.5267000, -87.3747600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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