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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Rossville, IN is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
112.48 mi
02h 31m
Flight
78.7 mi
126.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.48 mi
Kilometers
181.02 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-15T20:28
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Veedersburg
IN

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
56.2 mi
01h 15m
To Rossville
56.2 mi
01h 15m

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
79°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    45.2 mi · 58 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East

    2861 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Road 25

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 900 North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
45.2 mi · 40%
I 74 East
21 mi · 19%
South Street
14 mi · 12%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 4%
Old US Highway 231
2.74 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

45.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veedersburg
01h 15m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Terre Haute and 56.2 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

31 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

32 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

46 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 78.7 mi (126.66 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rossville

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

Population1,540
Coordinates40.4169800, -86.5947200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Rossville (-86.59472, 40.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.02 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.04 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Rossville. The current time is 20:28:05.

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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.