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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Pittsboro, IN is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
80.32 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.36 mi
92.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.27 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
40.1 mi
00h 50m
To Pittsboro
40.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267: Mooresville, Plainfield

    1849 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    108 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Quaker Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Quaker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1858 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dan Jones Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Dan Jones Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Dan Jones Road

    48 m · 3 sec · South Dan Jones Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road

    2585 ft · 44 sec · South Dan Jones Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Dan Jones Road

    32 m · 2 sec · South Dan Jones Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road

    2611 ft · 45 sec · South Dan Jones Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Dan Jones Road

    54 m · 3 sec · South Dan Jones Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dan Jones Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dan Jones Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rockville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Avon Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Green Street

    35 m · 6 sec · South Green Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Green Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Green Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59 mi · 73%
Avon Avenue
4.05 mi · 5%
West Main Street
3.98 mi · 5%
South Dan Jones Road
3.74 mi · 5%
Quaker Boulevard
3.02 mi · 4%
South Green Street
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

59 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 50m from Terre Haute
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Terre Haute and 40.2 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 57.36 mi (92.31 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,812
Coordinates39.8639300, -86.4669400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Pittsboro (-86.46694, 39.86393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Pittsboro. The current time is 19:52:42.

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.