How far is Meridian Hills, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Meridian Hills, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
86.83 mi
01h 31m
Flight
72.95 mi
117.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.95 mi
Kilometers
117.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.83 mi
Kilometers
139.74 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Meridian Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian Hills
2026-04-17T05:22
Arrive Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian Hills
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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Meridian Hills
42.4 mi
00h 45m
To Terre Haute
44.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on East 75th Street

    51 m · 12 sec · East 75th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard West Drive

    3142 ft · 1 min · Kessler Boulevard West Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Kessler Boulevard West Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Kessler Boulevard West Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard North Drive

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Kessler Boulevard North Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 16th Street

    1340 ft · 40 sec · West 16th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Tibbs Avenue

    2677 ft · 1 min · North Tibbs Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    2619 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Holt Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Holt Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian Hills 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
69.1 mi · 80%
Kessler Boulevard North Drive
4.54 mi · 5%
Kessler Boulevard West Drive
3.13 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 3%
North Holt Road
2 mi · 2%
North Meridian Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

69.1 mi · 01h 16m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 45m from Meridian Hills
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian Hills 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 Meridian Hills to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Meridian Hills and 44.4 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian Hills and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 72.95 mi (117.4 km).

Meridian Hills

#1 Meridian Hills

Included town in Indianapolis

Population1,718
Coordinates39.8900400, -86.1572100
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: East 75th Street (-86.15721, 39.890416)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian Hills and Terre Haute. The current time is 05:22:14.

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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.