How far is Terre Haute, IN from Patoka, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Patoka, IN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Patoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Patoka.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2894 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Patoka.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Patoka?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Terre Haute and 39 miles from Patoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.51 one way or $21.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Patoka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Patoka. Straight-line distance: 73.8 mi (118.77 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patoka
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
| Population | 784 |
| Coordinates | 38.4069900, -87.5855800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patoka (-87.58558, 38.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.81 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| Diesel | $6.76 | $18.64 | $37.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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