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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Vernon, IN is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
141.14 mi
02h 54m
Flight
102.16 mi
164.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.16 mi
Kilometers
164.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.14 mi
Kilometers
227.15 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
70.5 mi
01h 27m
To Vernon
70.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto One Street

    87 m · 5 sec · One Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Pike Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi · 43%
I 65 South
37.6 mi · 27%
State Street
22.3 mi · 16%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 6%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 2%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
01h 27m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Terre Haute and 70.6 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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 Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.8 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 13.4 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.3 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 Miller.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 102.16 mi (164.41 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 Vernon

Town in Indiana, United States

Population314
Coordinates38.9847800, -85.6094100
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Vernon (-85.60941, 38.98478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.47
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $19.23 $38.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.19 $44.37
Premium $4.99 $24.84 $49.68
Diesel $6.62 $32.97 $65.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Vernon. The current time is 18:29:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.