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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Linton, IN is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
44.11 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.66 mi
52.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.66 mi
Kilometers
52.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.11 mi
Kilometers
70.99 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Linton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Shelburn
IN

Town of the United States

From Terre Haute
22.1 mi
00h 32m
To Linton
22.1 mi
00h 32m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 39 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
38.8 mi · 88%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
Cherry Street
0.15 mi
North 3rd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

26.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelburn
00h 32m from Terre Haute
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Linton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Shelburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Terre Haute and 22.1 miles from Linton.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelburn

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

91 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Linton. Straight-line distance: 32.66 mi (52.56 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Linton

City in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,304
Coordinates39.0347700, -87.1658500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Linton (-87.16585, 39.03477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.63 $13.27
Premium $4.65 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.30 $8.27 $16.55

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 Linton. The current time is 05:42:07.

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.