How far is Gas City, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Gas City, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
154.84 mi
02h 26m
Flight
118.59 mi
190.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.59 mi
Kilometers
190.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.84 mi
Kilometers
249.19 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, May 31, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Gas City
Sun, May 31, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gas City
2026-05-31T10:03
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, May 31, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gas City
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Gas City
70.3 mi
01h 13m
To Terre Haute
84.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gas City and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    70 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gas City 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 48%
Strawtown Pike
46.9 mi · 30%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
01h 13m from Gas City
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gas City and Mostly Cloudy near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gas City to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Gas City and 84.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gas City and Mostly Cloudy near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.2 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 Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gas City and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 118.59 mi (190.85 km).

Gas City

#1 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
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 2nd Street (-85.613074, 40.487259)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gas City and Terre Haute. The current time is 10:03:33.

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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.