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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.77 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.88 mi
154.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.66 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Monrovia
IN

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

From Terre Haute
54.8 mi
01h 07m
To Pendleton
55 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 71%
Binford Boulevard
23.7 mi · 22%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
State Street
1.37 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
01h 07m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Terre Haute and 55 miles from Pendleton.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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 Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.5 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
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.31 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Pendleton (-85.74664, 39.99754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Pendleton. The current time is 05:09:32.

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.