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

The driving distance from Benton, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.59 mi
03h 59m
Flight
165.7 mi
266.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.7 mi
Kilometers
266.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.59 mi
Kilometers
358.22 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T11:13
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
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
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Benton
108.6 mi
01h 59m
To Terre Haute
114 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Benton and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3108 ft · 58 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 13

    45 m · 2 sec · State Road 13

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  5. 5

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Huntington Street

    17.6 mi · 27 min · North Huntington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  26. 26

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 33%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 22%
North Huntington Street
17.6 mi · 8%
West Old Trail Road
15.1 mi · 7%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
County Road 33
3.72 mi · 2%
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 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
01h 59m from Benton
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton 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 Benton to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Benton and 114 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 9:00 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 Mostly Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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 Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 165.7 mi (266.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Benton

Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population445
Coordinates41.5092200, -85.7611000
Altitude253
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: US 33 (-85.761054, 41.509247)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Terre Haute. The current time is 11:13:47.

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.