How far is Blue River, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
128.43 mi
02h 47m
Flight
102.26 mi
164.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.26 mi
Kilometers
164.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.43 mi
Kilometers
206.69 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue River
2026-04-19T14:20
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue River
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Blue River
65.4 mi
01h 23m
To Terre Haute
63 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on East Blue River Road

    1292 ft · 1 min · East Blue River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road

    1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Conway Church Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    970 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 160

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  24. 24

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  29. 29

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue River 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mulberry Street
22.3 mi · 17%
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 16%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 12%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 6%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 4%
South Mount Zion Church Road
3.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 23m from Blue River
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River 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 Blue River to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Blue River and 63 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blue River and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clear Creek, 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 Clear Creek.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 102.26 mi (164.57 km).

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#1 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
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 Blue River Road (-85.939443, 38.530072)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue River and Terre Haute. The current time is 14:20:58.

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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.