How far is South Whitley, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from South Whitley, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.27 mi
03h 22m
Flight
146.15 mi
235.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.27 mi
Kilometers
314.25 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Whitley
2026-04-17T03:37
Arrive Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Whitley
9:00 PM EDT
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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From South Whitley
91.3 mi
01h 41m
To Terre Haute
104 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Whitley and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    591 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Whitley 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 38%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 25%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
01h 41m from South Whitley
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Whitley to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from South Whitley and 104 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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 Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Whitley and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 146.15 mi (235.2 km).

South Whitley

#1 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
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: SR 5 (-85.62794, 41.084767)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Whitley and Terre Haute. The current time is 03:37:26.

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.