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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Vincennes, IN is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
58.48 mi
01h 17m
Flight
54.89 mi
88.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vincennes
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, May 5, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-05T02:14
Arrive Vincennes
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Terre Haute
29.3 mi
00h 38m
To Vincennes
29.2 mi
00h 38m

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
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
56.8 mi · 97%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
Cherry Street
0.15 mi
North 3rd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

56.8 mi · 01h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
00h 38m from Terre Haute
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Terre Haute and 29.2 miles from Vincennes.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Vincennes. Straight-line distance: 54.89 mi (88.34 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Vincennes (-87.52863, 38.67727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 Vincennes. The current time is 02:14:55.

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.