How far is East Independence, MO from Terre Haute, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Terre Haute, MO is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Terre Haute.
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Start on East 9th Street South
24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2081 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1036 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Miller Street
1127 ft · 19 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on East 310th Street
27.5 mi · 41 min · East 310th Street
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
50 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
71.7 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving East Independence and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cypress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from East Independence and 68.8 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around East Independence and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress
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 Cypress.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 110.3 mi (177.51 km).
#1 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394600, -93.2341000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre Haute (-93.2341, 40.43946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
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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