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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Fayette, IN is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
83.87 mi
01h 45m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.97 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, May 7, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, May 7, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-07T15:00
Arrive Fayette
Thu, May 7, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
41.9 mi
00h 52m
To Fayette
42 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267: Mooresville, Plainfield

    1849 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    108 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Quaker Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Quaker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 North: Brownsburg

    1055 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    1818 ft · 51 sec · North Green Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 750 South

    45 m · 4 sec · 750 South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 750 South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59 mi · 70%
Ronald Reagan Parkway
10.7 mi · 13%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 6%
Quaker Boulevard
2.99 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.68 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

59 mi · 01h 04m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 52m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Terre Haute and 42 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.16 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Fayette (-86.39722, 39.93115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Fayette. The current time is 15:00:04.

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.