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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Southport, IN is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
79.09 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.86 mi
112.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.86 mi
Kilometers
112.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.28 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southport
Tue, May 26, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-26T07:16
Arrive Southport
Tue, May 26, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
39.5 mi
00h 47m
To Southport
39.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1060 ft · 18 sec · South East Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    751 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Thompson Road

    1 km · 1 min · East Thompson Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi · 77%
I 74 East
6.08 mi · 8%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
2.02 mi · 3%
Ameriplex Parkway
1.72 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

61.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 47m from Terre Haute
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Terre Haute and 39.6 miles from Southport.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southport.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Southport. Straight-line distance: 69.86 mi (112.43 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Southport

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population1,760
Coordinates39.6650500, -86.1277600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Southport (-86.12776, 39.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Southport. The current time is 07:16:12.

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.