How far is Terre Haute, IN from Rising Sun, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Rising Sun, IN is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Rising Sun.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Continue on West Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Green Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Importing Street
1601 ft · 36 sec · Importing Street
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Continue on Judiciary Street
559 ft · 19 sec · Judiciary Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
87 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Water Street
633 ft · 13 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on State Road 56
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Turn left onto Main Street
145 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Rising Sun.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Terre Haute and 87.4 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 141.64 mi (227.94 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 Rising Sun
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9495000, -84.8538400 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-84.85384, 38.9495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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