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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Skelton, IN is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
95.75 mi
02h 15m
Flight
80.23 mi
129.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.23 mi
Kilometers
129.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.75 mi
Kilometers
154.1 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skelton
Tue, May 5, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, May 5, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-05T07:56
Arrive Skelton
Tue, May 5, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Busseron
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
47.9 mi
01h 07m
To Skelton
47.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1724 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 965

    790 ft · 35 sec · County Road 965

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 250 North

    2.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 250 North

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
80.3 mi · 84%
West Broadway Street
8.85 mi · 9%
County Road 250 North
2.87 mi · 3%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
County Road 965
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

54.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Busseron
01h 07m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Busseron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Terre Haute and 47.8 miles from Skelton.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Skelton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Stop Ideas Near Busseron

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

96 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

107 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Skelton. Straight-line distance: 80.23 mi (129.11 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Skelton

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population1,784
Coordinates38.3414300, -87.7817000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Skelton (-87.7817, 38.34143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Skelton, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 07:56:59, although it is 06:56:59 in Skelton.

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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.