How far is Indian Heights, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Indian Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
125.07 mi
02h 07m
Flight
95.19 mi
153.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.19 mi
Kilometers
153.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.07 mi
Kilometers
201.28 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Mon, May 25, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Indian Heights
Mon, May 25, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Heights
2026-05-25T01:47
Arrive Terre Haute
Mon, May 25, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
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 Indian Heights
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 Indian Heights
62.6 mi
01h 03m
To Terre Haute
62.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Heights and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on Arrowhead Boulevard

    952 ft · 44 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

    750 ft · 33 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lafountain Street

    2011 ft · 41 sec · South Lafountain Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South County Road 00 East West

    1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Road 600 West

    1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Heights 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 50%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 16%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 12%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 4%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 03m from Indian Heights
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indian Heights and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Heights to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 62.6 miles from Indian Heights and 62.5 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indian Heights and Partly 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 6.8 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 14.2 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 11.8 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 Indian Heights and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.2 km).

Indian Heights

#1 Indian Heights

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

Population3,011
Coordinates40.4272600, -86.1255500
Altitude262
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: Arrowhead Boulevard (-86.125351, 40.427242)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Heights and Terre Haute. The current time is 01:47:34.

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.