How far is Terre Haute, IN from Charlestown, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Charlestown, IN is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Charlestown.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville, Charlestown
1344 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
23 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
3108 ft · 1 min
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Continue on County Road 160
8.4 mi · 15 min · County Road 160
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Turn left onto County Road 403
130 m · 11 sec · County Road 403
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 403
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Charlestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 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?
Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Terre Haute and 87.1 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Sunny near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteland
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 Whiteland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 116.96 mi (188.23 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
City in Clark County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 38.4531200, -85.6702400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-85.67024, 38.45312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
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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