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

The driving distance from Chandler, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.03 mi
02h 04m
Flight
98.49 mi
158.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.03 mi
Kilometers
188.34 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
9:30 PM CDT
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
Vincennes
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

From Chandler
58.7 mi
01h 02m
To Terre Haute
58.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
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 Chandler and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South State Street

    134 m · 28 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lynch Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2316 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
95.5 mi · 82%
Lynch Road
12.6 mi · 11%
West Lincoln Avenue
4.72 mi · 4%
I 64 West
4.35 mi · 4%
South State Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vincennes
01h 02m from Chandler
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler 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 Chandler to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 58.7 miles from Chandler and 58.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chandler and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vincennes

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

78 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

101 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

116 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,288
Coordinates38.0417100, -87.3680600
Altitude126
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 State Street (-87.367952, 38.041698)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chandler, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Chandler is 23:49:25, although it is 00:49:25 in Terre Haute.

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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.