How far is Rossville, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Terre Haute.
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Start on County Road 900 North
8 m · 1 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.7 mi · 18 min · County Road 900 North
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Continue on South Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South
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Turn right onto Teal Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Teal Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
1579 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
45.3 mi · 58 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 Rossville 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
45.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 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?
Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Rossville and 60.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg
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 Veedersburg.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 78.7 mi (126.66 km).
#1 Rossville
Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.4169800, -86.5947200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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