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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Ferdinand, IN is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.83 mi
02h 39m
Flight
90.85 mi
146.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.85 mi
Kilometers
146.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.83 mi
Kilometers
199.28 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferdinand
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Ferdinand
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Monroe City
IN

Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
62 mi
01h 20m
To Ferdinand
61.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    595 ft · 12 sec · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
88.9 mi · 72%
3rd Avenue
12.8 mi · 10%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
Cherry Street
0.15 mi
West 3rd Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

54.5 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe City
01h 20m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Ferdinand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Terre Haute and 61.9 miles from Ferdinand.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe City

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

74 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

117 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Ferdinand. Straight-line distance: 90.85 mi (146.21 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Ferdinand

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,253
Coordinates38.2239400, -86.8622200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Ferdinand (-86.86222, 38.22394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Ferdinand. The current time is 04:55:26.

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.