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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Shawswick, IN is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.7 mi
02h 06m
Flight
66.5 mi
107.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.5 mi
Kilometers
107.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.7 mi
Kilometers
142.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawswick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Shawswick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
44.3 mi
01h 03m
To Shawswick
44.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Heltonville Road West

    4 mi · 7 min · Heltonville Road West

  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 Shawswick.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
18.1 mi · 20%
State Road 46
17.7 mi · 20%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 6%
Heltonville Road West
3.98 mi · 4%
5th Street
2.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
01h 03m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Terre Haute and 44.4 miles from Shawswick.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawswick.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Shawswick. Straight-line distance: 66.5 mi (107.02 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Shawswick

Township in Lawrence County, Indiana

Population20,173
Coordinates38.8956100, -86.4144400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Shawswick (-86.41444, 38.89561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 Shawswick. The current time is 22:41:13.

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.