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

The driving distance from Marion, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
105 mi
01h 44m
Flight
88.82 mi
142.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.82 mi
Kilometers
142.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105 mi
Kilometers
168.98 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Monrovia
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Marion
51.8 mi
00h 52m
To Terre Haute
53.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

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 North 150 E

    1090 ft · 50 sec · North 150 E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 425 N

    1301 ft · 40 sec · East 425 N

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Morristown Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Riley Highway

    117 m · 7 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 64%
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 18%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 7%
Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
00h 52m from Marion
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Marion and 53.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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 Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 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
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 88.82 mi (142.95 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Indiana, United States

Population27,674
Coordinates39.5917100, -85.7549800
Altitude242
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: Morristown Road (-85.758875, 39.591859)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Terre Haute. The current time is 01:12:55.

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.