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

The driving distance from Shelbyville, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.39 mi
01h 41m
Flight
87.36 mi
140.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.36 mi
Kilometers
140.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.39 mi
Kilometers
168 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Hall
IN

Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana

From Shelbyville
51.3 mi
00h 50m
To Terre Haute
53.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Harrison Street

    890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    122 m · 7 sec · North Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto North Harrison Street

    1972 ft · 35 sec · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Riley Highway

    680 ft · 12 sec · North Riley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Riley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Riley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 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 Shelbyville and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 65%
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 18%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 7%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
North Riley Highway
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hall
00h 50m from Shelbyville
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelbyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Shelbyville and 53.1 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelbyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Hall

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Cloverdale Clerk

Cloverdale , IN
154 S Main St, Cloverdale, IN 46120
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hall.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

40 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

102 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 87.36 mi (140.6 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population19,508
Coordinates39.5214400, -85.7769200
Altitude233
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: South Harrison Street (-85.77701, 39.521442)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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

There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Terre Haute. The current time is 21:34:18.

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.