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

The driving distance from Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.73 mi
02h 41m
Flight
119.63 mi
192.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.63 mi
Kilometers
192.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.1 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sat, Nov 7, 12:07 AM EST
Return by in Marion
Sat, Nov 7, 2:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-11-06T21:25
Arrive Terre Haute
Sat, Nov 7, 12:07 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM EST
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Marion
71 mi
01h 20m
To Terre Haute
93.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 45%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 30%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
01h 20m from Marion
Leave By
1:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Marion and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Marion and 93.7 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.1 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 6.3 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 3.9 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 Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 119.63 mi (192.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Marion

Marion is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5583700, -85.6591400
Altitude247
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: East 3rd Street (-85.659128, 40.558796)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.18
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $21.59 $43.18
Mid-grade $4.32 $25.12 $50.23
Premium $4.85 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $6.71 $39.00 $77.99

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Terre Haute. The current time is 21:25:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.