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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Sweetser, IN is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.16 mi
03h 05m
Flight
115.78 mi
186.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.78 mi
Kilometers
186.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.16 mi
Kilometers
238.44 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweetser
Tue, May 5, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, May 5, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-05T04:00
Arrive Sweetser
Tue, May 5, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Terre Haute
74 mi
01h 32m
To Sweetser
74.1 mi
01h 32m

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
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Delphi Pike

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Delphi Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    17 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 52%
IN-37
46.6 mi · 31%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 6%
West Delphi Pike
3.14 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 32m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Terre Haute and 74.1 miles from Sweetser.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Sweetser. Straight-line distance: 115.78 mi (186.33 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Sweetser

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,092
Coordinates40.5719800, -85.7691500
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Sweetser (-85.76915, 40.57198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Sweetser. The current time is 04:00:13.

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.