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

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
145.92 mi
02h 32m
Flight
139.05 mi
223.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.05 mi
Kilometers
223.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.92 mi
Kilometers
234.84 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-05-25T21:32
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Boswell
IN

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

From Schererville
72.9 mi
01h 16m
To Terre Haute
73.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 4 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    58 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schererville 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
145 mi · 99%
West 77th Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.02 mi
Anna Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 16m from Schererville
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schererville 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 Schererville to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 72.9 miles from Schererville and 73.1 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Schererville and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schererville and Partly 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 Schererville and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 139.05 mi (223.78 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
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: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Schererville, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Schererville is 21:32:16, although it is 22:32:16 in Terre Haute.

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.