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

The driving distance from Chesterfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
130.08 mi
02h 08m
Flight
106.29 mi
171.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.29 mi
Kilometers
171.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.35 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T19:31
Arrive Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Chesterfield
61.6 mi
01h 04m
To Terre Haute
68.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    8 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Plum Street

    1781 ft · 55 sec · West Plum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West

    567 ft · 25 sec · North 500 East; South 1000 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old State Rd 67

    1026 ft · 21 sec · Old State Rd 67

  6. 6

    Continue on West Commerce Road

    531 ft · 14 sec · West Commerce Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  16. 16

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 57%
Indianapolis
32.4 mi · 25%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 3%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 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 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 04m from Chesterfield
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Chesterfield and 68.5 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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 Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Centre
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 106.29 mi (171.05 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,467
Coordinates40.1125400, -85.5969200
Altitude277
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 Washington Street (-85.596899, 40.11254)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Terre Haute. The current time is 19:31:35.

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.