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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Otterbein, IN is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
92.17 mi
02h 03m
Flight
72.71 mi
117.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.17 mi
Kilometers
148.34 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Perrysville
IN

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

From Terre Haute
46.1 mi
01h 02m
To Otterbein
46 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 600 South

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 600 South

    3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Justus Street

    99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McConnell Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · East McConnell Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Benton Street

    1444 ft · 29 sec · Benton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    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 Otterbein.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
74.9 mi · 81%
County Road 600 South
3.76 mi · 4%
West 600 South
2.87 mi · 3%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 2%
East 600 South
1.46 mi · 2%
Benton Street
0.27 mi
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 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perrysville
01h 02m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Perrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Terre Haute and 46 miles from Otterbein.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Stop Ideas Near Perrysville

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

19 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

45 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 72.71 mi (117.02 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Otterbein. The current time is 00:09:18.

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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.