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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Union, IN is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
83.99 mi
01h 55m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Oaktown
IN

Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
42 mi
00h 57m
To Union
41.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1192 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Mill Street

    881 ft · 20 sec · South Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    143 m · 15 sec · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    135 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1670 ft · 33 sec · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1901 ft · 38 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trippet Road

    2880 ft · 1 min · Trippet Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1619 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North County Road 850 West

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North County Road 850 West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    23 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
71.4 mi · 85%
Trippet Road
3.1 mi · 4%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
North County Road 850 West
1.3 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
0.36 mi
East 1st Street
0.32 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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oaktown
00h 57m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Oaktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Terre Haute and 41.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Oaktown

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

99 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Mattoon station

105 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Union. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.36 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Union

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,160
Coordinates38.4653300, -87.4347400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Union (-87.43474, 38.46533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 Union. The current time is 04:12:26.

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.