How far is Terre Haute, IN from Mount Vernon, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
129.16 mi
02h 42m
Flight
109.14 mi
175.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.14 mi
Kilometers
175.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.16 mi
Kilometers
207.87 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Decker
IN

Town

From Terre Haute
64.6 mi
01h 21m
To Mount Vernon
64.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Mount Vernon.

  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 right

    51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 West: Lloyd Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
107 mi · 83%
East Lloyd Expressway
19.9 mi · 15%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
SR 62 West
0.29 mi
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
Cherry Street
0.15 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decker
01h 21m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Decker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Terre Haute and 64.6 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Mount Vernon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Decker

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

61 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

111 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.65 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,426
Coordinates37.9322700, -87.8950300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Mount Vernon (-87.89503, 37.93227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Mount Vernon, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 03:16:30, although it is 02:16:30 in Mount Vernon.

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.