How far is Terre Haute, IN from Oakland City, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Oakland City, IN is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.08 mi
02h 08m
Flight
78.03 mi
125.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.03 mi
Kilometers
125.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.63 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 30, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-29T19:53
Arrive Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Busseron
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
48.1 mi
01h 04m
To Oakland City
48 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Oakland City.

  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

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Old US Highway 41

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Old US Highway 41

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    3075 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    13.1 mi · 21 min · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
75.9 mi · 79%
East Broadway Street
13.1 mi · 14%
Old US Highway 41
3.34 mi · 3%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.13 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Busseron
01h 04m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Oakland City?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Busseron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Terre Haute and 48 miles from Oakland City.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 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 Oakland City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Stop Ideas Near Busseron

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

96 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

107 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Oakland City. Straight-line distance: 78.03 mi (125.57 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Oakland City

#2 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Oakland City (-87.34501, 38.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Oakland City, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 19:53:23, although it is 18:53:23 in Oakland City.

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.