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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Monticello, IN is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
124.68 mi
02h 52m
Flight
94.77 mi
152.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.77 mi
Kilometers
152.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.68 mi
Kilometers
200.65 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Mellott
IN

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

From Terre Haute
62.4 mi
01h 26m
To Monticello
62.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    45.2 mi · 58 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East

    2861 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Road 25

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on N River Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · N River Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street East

    55 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Street East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
45.2 mi · 36%
I 74 East
21 mi · 17%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 8%
N River Road
7.69 mi · 6%
South River Road
6.6 mi · 5%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

45.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mellott
01h 26m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mellott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Terre Haute and 62.3 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Mellott

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

23 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

25 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

36 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

42 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 94.77 mi (152.52 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Monticello (-86.76473, 40.74532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Monticello. The current time is 10:26:17.

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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.