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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Rockville, IN is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.94 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.68 mi
36.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.74 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairview Park
IN

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

From Terre Haute
13 mi
00h 20m
To Rockville
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    23.8 mi · 36 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ohio Street

    1987 ft · 34 sec · West Ohio Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 7%
West Ohio Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

23.8 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
00h 20m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Terre Haute and 13 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rockville

Town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States

Population2,449
Coordinates39.7625400, -87.2291800
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Rockville (-87.22918, 39.76254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Rockville. The current time is 07:54:44.

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.