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

The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.59 mi
03h 25m
Flight
180.5 mi
290.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.5 mi
Kilometers
290.49 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.59 mi
Kilometers
358.23 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Auburn
109.2 mi
01h 42m
To Terre Haute
113.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Auburn and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    926 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    127.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
129 mi · 58%
I 70
73.8 mi · 33%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
180.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
01h 42m from Auburn
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn 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 Auburn to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Auburn and 113.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Noblesville City Hall

Noblesville , IN
16 S 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 180.5 mi (290.49 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States

Population13,617
Coordinates41.3669900, -85.0588600
Altitude264
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: West 7th Street (-85.058857, 41.366863)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 Auburn and Terre Haute. The current time is 18:09:20.

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.