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

The driving distance from Hanover, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 171 miles (275.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.99 mi
02h 48m
Flight
116.31 mi
187.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.31 mi
Kilometers
187.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.99 mi
Kilometers
275.18 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-05-12T18:36
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Hanover
86.6 mi
01h 24m
To Terre Haute
84.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    7 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Cross Street

    675 ft · 36 sec · North Main Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lagrange Road

    10 mi · 15 min · West Lagrange Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  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 Hanover 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lagrange Road
90.8 mi · 53%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 37%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 5%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
I 70
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

West Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

76.2 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 24m from Hanover
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 171 miles (275.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Hanover and 84.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.19 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates38.7142300, -85.4735700
Altitude239
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: Main Street (-85.473572, 38.714207)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.84 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.68 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Terre Haute. The current time is 18:36:19.

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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.