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

The driving distance from Scott, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.46 mi
04h 10m
Flight
184.44 mi
296.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.44 mi
Kilometers
296.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.46 mi
Kilometers
411.12 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Nov 8, 8:52 PM EST
Return by in Scott
Mon, Nov 9, 1:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott
2026-11-08T16:42
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Nov 8, 8:52 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Scott
118.2 mi
02h 05m
To Terre Haute
137.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 8:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    41 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 675 West

    2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Continue on North Van Buren Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 5

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 600 West

    3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 600 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 600 West

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 29%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 19%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 19%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 6%
South 600 West
11.7 mi · 5%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70

Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
02h 05m from Scott
Leave By
8:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Scott 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 Scott to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Scott and 137.3 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 184.44 mi (296.83 km).

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#1 Scott

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population823
Coordinates41.7336600, -85.5569300
Altitude254
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: (-85.557107, 41.733296)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.12 L · about $32.81
Round trip
$65.63
18.02 gal · 68.24 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $32.81 $65.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.29 $76.59
Premium $4.79 $43.12 $86.24
Diesel $6.65 $59.93 $119.87

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott and Terre Haute. The current time is 16:42:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.