How far is Terre Haute, IN from Ripley, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Ripley, IN is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Ripley.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
11 mi · 15 min · State Road 14
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Turn slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
18.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto County Road 1500 West
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1500 West
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Turn right
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Ripley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Ripley?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Terre Haute and 79.8 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.92 one way or $41.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Boswell
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 Boswell.
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Rensselaer
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.6 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 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-86.66029, 41.1006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.72 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $27.28 | $54.57 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $37.79 | $75.58 |
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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