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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.75 mi
02h 48m
Flight
142.35 mi
229.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.35 mi
Kilometers
229.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.75 mi
Kilometers
258.7 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Ross
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ross
2026-04-23T09:32
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ross
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Ross
80.3 mi
01h 24m
To Terre Haute
80.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Ross and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2685 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    31.4 mi · 34 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  12. 12

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 60%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
31.4 mi · 20%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Chase Street
0.81 mi · 1%
West 57th Avenue
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 24m from Ross
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.35 mi (229.09 km).

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#1 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
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: Chase Street (-87.374899, 41.526701)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ross, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Ross is 09:32:22, although it is 10:32:22 in Terre Haute.

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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.