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

The driving distance from Tipton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
119.42 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.06 mi
148.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.42 mi
Kilometers
192.18 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Tipton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tipton
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tipton
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
Mooresville
IN

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

From Tipton
59.8 mi
01h 00m
To Terre Haute
59.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    2954 ft · 53 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  3. 3

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 53%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 13%
West 200 South
14.7 mi · 12%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 5%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
01h 00m from Tipton
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tipton and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Tipton and 59.7 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

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 Mooresville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.8 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
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Centre
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Mooresville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 km).

Tipton

#1 Tipton

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

Population4,990
Coordinates40.2822600, -86.0411000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-86.041099, 40.282234)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 Tipton and Terre Haute. The current time is 02:26:53.

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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.