How far is Center, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Center, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Terre Haute.
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Start on Mc Cool Road
53 m · 10 sec · Mc Cool Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Lynch Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2316 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center and Terre Haute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Center and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Center and 59.1 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Center and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Center and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Vincennes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vincennes.
Evansville, IN
Effingham
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 98.05 mi (157.8 km).
#1 Center
A town in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 45,836 |
| Coordinates | 38.0486600, -87.3430600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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