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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Orange, IN is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.49 mi
02h 45m
Flight
113 mi
181.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113 mi
Kilometers
181.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.49 mi
Kilometers
211.61 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 7:55 AM EST
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-11-07T05:10
Arrive Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 7:55 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EST
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
65.6 mi
01h 22m
To Orange
65.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway

    2951 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    681 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 850 W

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W

  19. 19

    Continue on County Line Road

    871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 51%
Southeastern Avenue
23.6 mi · 18%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 6%
State Street
7.73 mi · 6%
South 850 W
2.48 mi · 2%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 22m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Terre Haute and 65.9 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Orange. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.85 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 Orange

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana

Population695
Coordinates39.5842100, -85.2991300
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Orange (-85.29913, 39.58421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.48
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $17.24 $34.48
Mid-grade $4.32 $20.06 $40.12
Premium $4.85 $22.49 $44.97
Diesel $6.71 $31.14 $62.29

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Orange. The current time is 05:10:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.