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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Farmersburg, IN is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.16 mi
24.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.16 mi
Kilometers
24.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-19T15:53
Arrive Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prairieton
IN

Township in Vigo County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
8.2 mi
00h 13m
To Farmersburg
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 22 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Sawmill Road

    2006 ft · 2 min · West Sawmill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    45 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
14.2 mi · 87%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 8%
West Sawmill Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.15 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

14.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairieton
00h 13m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prairieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Terre Haute and 8.1 miles from Farmersburg.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Prairieton

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

78 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

84 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Farmersburg. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.4 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Farmersburg

#2 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Farmersburg (-87.38196, 39.24865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Farmersburg. The current time is 15:53:10.

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.