How far is Terre Haute, IN from Zionsville, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Zionsville, IN is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Zionsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Zionsville.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West 86th Street
2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Zionsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1680 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Zionsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Zionsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Zionsville?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Terre Haute and 43.2 miles from Zionsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Zionsville.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Zionsville. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.29 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 Zionsville
Town of Indiana
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9508700, -86.2619400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zionsville (-86.26194, 39.95087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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