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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Scipio, IN is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.69 mi
03h 27m
Flight
138.62 mi
223.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.69 mi
Kilometers
276.31 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sugar Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
85.7 mi
01h 43m
To Scipio
86 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway

    2951 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison

    1366 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Haven Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Haven Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road

  17. 17

    Continue on California Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeastern Avenue
80.8 mi · 47%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 39%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 5%
California Road
4.86 mi · 3%
Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeastern Avenue

Continue straight

79 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Creek
01h 43m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Scipio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 85.7 miles from Terre Haute and 86 miles from Scipio.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Scipio. Straight-line distance: 138.62 mi (223.08 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Scipio

Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana

Population4,507
Coordinates39.3920000, -84.8182900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Scipio (-84.81829, 39.392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Scipio. The current time is 02:36:57.

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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.