How far is Terre Haute, IN from Tell City, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Tell City, IN is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Tell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Tell City.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
38.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East
1397 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South
3025 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East
1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East
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Continue on West Medcalf Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto County Road 1600 North
3.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600 North
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 800 East
4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East
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Continue on County Road 800 North
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North
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Turn straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
569 ft · 27 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Tell City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Tell City?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Patoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Terre Haute and 77 miles from Tell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 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 Tell City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Stop Ideas Near Patoka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patoka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 110.34 mi (177.57 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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