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

The driving distance from Lynn, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
161.74 mi
02h 40m
Flight
137.45 mi
221.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.45 mi
Kilometers
221.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.29 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-05-12T21:26
Arrive Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Lynn
79.5 mi
01h 20m
To Terre Haute
82.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
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 Lynn and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    28 m · 9 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  5. 5

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
75.4 mi · 47%
I 70
73.8 mi · 46%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Chester Blvd
0.75 mi
North Main Street
0.66 mi
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 20m from Lynn
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn 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 Lynn to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Lynn and 82.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 137.45 mi (221.2 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates40.0497700, -84.9396900
Altitude360
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: Sherman Street (-84.939676, 40.049872)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Terre Haute. The current time is 21:26:22.

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.