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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Fortville, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.85 mi
02h 06m
Flight
89.24 mi
143.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.24 mi
Kilometers
143.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.08 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortville
Mon, May 25, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Mon, May 25, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-25T12:08
Arrive Fortville
Mon, May 25, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Hall
IN

Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
49.3 mi
01h 03m
To Fortville
49.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue

    3266 ft · 1 min · North Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    2827 ft · 1 min · East 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue

    1544 ft · 38 sec · North Ritter Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Pendleton Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Pendleton Pike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Pendleton Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    88 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Noel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
79.1 mi · 80%
Pendleton Pike
7.35 mi · 7%
West Pendleton Pike
2.93 mi · 3%
West Broadway
1.94 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.51 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hall
01h 03m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Partly Sunny near Fortville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Terre Haute and 49.5 miles from Fortville.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hall

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

40 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

102 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Fortville. Straight-line distance: 89.24 mi (143.62 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Fortville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.9322600, -85.8480400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Fortville (-85.84804, 39.93226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Fortville. The current time is 12:08:04.

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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.