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

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
58.89 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.81 mi
83.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.81 mi
Kilometers
83.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.78 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Bloomington
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To Terre Haute
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Bloomington and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

    49 m · 8 sec · West State Roade 45 46 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West State Road 45 46 Bypass

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West State Road 45 46 Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  10. 10

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 35%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 26%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 13%
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5.69 mi · 10%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 46

Turn right onto West State Road 46

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 39m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Bloomington and 28.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Point.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 51.81 mi (83.38 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
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: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 Bloomington and Terre Haute. The current time is 18:41:06.

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.