How far is Long Beach, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.18 mi
03h 15m
Flight
159.69 mi
257 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.69 mi
Kilometers
257 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.18 mi
Kilometers
304.46 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sat, May 30, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-30T04:23
Arrive Terre Haute
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM CDT
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
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Long Beach
94.7 mi
01h 37m
To Terre Haute
94.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Somerset Road

    64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oriole Trail

    963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avondale Drive

    929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Karwick Road

    2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US-12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Michigan Boulevard

    1801 ft · 44 sec · West Michigan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Michigan Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US-12

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12

  13. 13

    Continue on US-12

    579 ft · 11 sec · US-12

  14. 14

    Continue on West Dunes Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Dunes Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1319 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gary-Michigan City Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Gary-Michigan City Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Tremont Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 100 East

    783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1029 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2380 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  28. 28

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 51%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 20%
I 94 West
13.4 mi · 7%
Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.58 mi · 3%
US-12
2.38 mi · 1%
West Dunes Highway
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
01h 37m from Long Beach
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Long Beach and 94.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Long Beach and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 159.69 mi (257 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates41.7389300, -86.8569700
Altitude193
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: Claremont Avenue (-86.857697, 41.739303)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Long Beach, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Long Beach is 04:23:38, although it is 05:23:38 in Terre Haute.

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.