How far is Terre Haute, IN from Clear Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Clear Creek, IN is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.2 mi
01h 37m
Flight
52.86 mi
85.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.86 mi
Kilometers
85.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.2 mi
Kilometers
106.54 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clear Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Oct 16, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-10-15T21:17
Arrive Clear Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Terre Haute
33.1 mi
00h 48m
To Clear Creek
33.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Clear Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Victor Pike

    836 ft · 37 sec · South Victor Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Church Lane

    2821 ft · 2 min · West Church Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rogers Street

    879 ft · 25 sec · Rogers Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 46
17.7 mi · 27%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 23%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 8%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 2%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 48m from Terre Haute
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clear Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Clear Creek?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Terre Haute and 33.2 miles from Clear Creek.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Clear Creek. Straight-line distance: 52.86 mi (85.07 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Clear Creek

#2 Clear Creek

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Population5,399
Coordinates39.1092100, -86.5400000
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Clear Creek (-86.54, 39.10921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.07
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $9.04 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.42 $20.85
Premium $4.99 $11.67 $23.34
Diesel $6.62 $15.49 $30.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Clear Creek. The current time is 21:17:43.

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.