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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Frankfort, IN is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
115.26 mi
02h 20m
Flight
73.8 mi
118.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.8 mi
Kilometers
118.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.26 mi
Kilometers
185.49 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sun, May 31, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Monrovia
IN

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

From Terre Haute
57.6 mi
01h 10m
To Frankfort
57.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

    1675 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto IN-47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47

  20. 20

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 54%
I 65 North
19 mi · 17%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 9%
US 52 West
4.01 mi · 3%
I 465
3.54 mi · 3%
IN-47
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
01h 10m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Terre Haute and 57.7 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monrovia.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 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

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 73.8 mi (118.77 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Frankfort

County seat in Indiana

Population15,756
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5108400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Frankfort (-86.51084, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Frankfort. The current time is 20:42:00.

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.