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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Olive, IN is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.68 mi
04h 25m
Flight
162.41 mi
261.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.41 mi
Kilometers
261.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.68 mi
Kilometers
337.45 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Olive
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
104.9 mi
02h 12m
To Olive
104.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    26.8 mi · 30 min · Borman Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, SR 2 West

    1030 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    848 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Smilax Road

    3041 ft · 2 min · Smilax Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smilax Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 53%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 23%
Borman Expressway
26.8 mi · 13%
US 20 East
20.2 mi · 10%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 1%
I 80 East
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
02h 12m from Terre Haute
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Terre Haute and 104.8 miles from Olive.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Olive. Straight-line distance: 162.41 mi (261.38 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Olive

Unincorporated community in St.

Population3,233
Coordinates41.7000500, -86.4480700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Olive (-86.44807, 41.70005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.47 $62.94
Premium $4.65 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $5.30 $39.25 $78.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Olive. The current time is 20:36:56.

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.