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

The driving distance from Ashland, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
131.36 mi
02h 18m
Flight
116.55 mi
187.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.55 mi
Kilometers
187.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.36 mi
Kilometers
211.41 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Ashland
64.6 mi
01h 09m
To Terre Haute
66.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Messick Road

    1 km · 2 min · Messick Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2368 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    41.8 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 56%
South Memorial Drive
48 mi · 37%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Messick Road
0.62 mi
US 41
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70

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

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 09m from Ashland
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Ashland and 66.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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 Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 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 12.2 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.8 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 Plainfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 116.55 mi (187.57 km).

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#1 Ashland

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,754
Coordinates39.9261600, -85.3044100
Altitude335
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: Messick Road (-85.304403, 39.92616)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Terre Haute. The current time is 19:30:59.

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.