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

The driving distance from Ligonier, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.42 mi
03h 59m
Flight
168.21 mi
270.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.42 mi
Kilometers
356.34 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-04-18T02:45
Arrive Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cicero
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Ligonier
106.6 mi
01h 59m
To Terre Haute
114.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pigeon Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Pigeon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Cavin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Lincolnway South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · North Baseline Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  22. 22

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ligonier 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 33%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 22%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 22%
Lincolnway South
14.7 mi · 7%
North Baseline Road
9.13 mi · 4%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
01h 59m from Ligonier
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ligonier to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Ligonier and 114.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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 Cicero and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 168.21 mi (270.7 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
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: Pigeon Street (-85.587492, 41.465959)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.90
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.45 $58.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.22 $66.43
Premium $4.65 $36.35 $72.70
Diesel $5.30 $41.42 $82.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ligonier and Terre Haute. The current time is 02:45:09.

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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.