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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Rockport, IN is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.39 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.5 mi
47.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.5 mi
Kilometers
47.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, Jun 2, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Rockport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Mecca
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Terre Haute
17.7 mi
00h 29m
To Rockport
17.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    28.7 mi · 43 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 460N

    128 m · 12 sec · County Road 460N

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 208

    2262 ft · 1 min · County Road 208

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Street

    1365 ft · 39 sec · Smith Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto B'Dale Road

    4.2 mi · 11 min · B'Dale Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
B'Dale Road
4.17 mi · 12%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 5%
County Road 208
0.43 mi · 1%
Smith Street
0.26 mi · 1%
County Road 460N
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

28.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecca
00h 29m from Terre Haute
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mecca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Terre Haute and 17.7 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mecca

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

53 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 29.5 mi (47.48 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Rockport (-87.2789, 39.88087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Rockport. The current time is 11:03:42.

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.