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

The driving distance from Delphi, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
122.24 mi
02h 11m
Flight
86.75 mi
139.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.75 mi
Kilometers
139.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.24 mi
Kilometers
196.72 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Delphi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delphi
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delphi
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
Veedersburg
IN

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From Delphi
57 mi
01h 05m
To Terre Haute
65.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
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 Delphi and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    583 ft · 18 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    35 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North 4th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

    1579 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 58 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delphi 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 231
20.7 mi · 17%
I 74 West
20.3 mi · 17%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
11.1 mi · 9%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 3%
Old State Road 25
2.72 mi · 2%
SR 63
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

45.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veedersburg
01h 05m from Delphi
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delphi 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 Delphi to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Delphi and 65.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

31 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

32 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

46 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delphi and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 86.75 mi (139.61 km).

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#1 Delphi

City in Indiana

Population2,909
Coordinates40.5875400, -86.6750100
Altitude173
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: North Washington Street (-86.67493, 40.587569)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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

There is no time difference between Delphi and Terre Haute. The current time is 01:47:11.

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.