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

The driving distance from Muncie, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
141 mi
02h 25m
Flight
118.72 mi
191.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.72 mi
Kilometers
191.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141 mi
Kilometers
226.92 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Muncie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muncie
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muncie
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Muncie
67.2 mi
01h 12m
To Terre Haute
73.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    1427 ft · 41 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Walnut Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Walnut Street

    1328 ft · 31 sec · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Willard Street

    1424 ft · 40 sec · West Willard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Hoyt Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Old State Road 67

    924 ft · 19 sec · South Old State Road 67

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Old State Road 67

    1487 ft · 30 sec · South Old State Road 67

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 67 South: Indianapolis

    794 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Muncie Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Muncie Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on South Bell Creek Road

    3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West 550 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 South

  12. 12

    Continue on West County Road 550 S

    2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S

  13. 13

    Continue on West Commerce Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  23. 23

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muncie 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 52%
Indianapolis
32.4 mi · 23%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 5%
South Hoyt Avenue
3.47 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
West 550 South
2.91 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
01h 12m from Muncie
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Muncie 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 Muncie to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Muncie and 73.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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 Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.6 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 9.6 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 7.2 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 Miller.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muncie and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 118.72 mi (191.06 km).

Muncie

#1 Muncie

County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States

Population2,697
Coordinates40.1933800, -85.3863600
Altitude284
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: South Walnut Street (-85.386521, 40.193384)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muncie and Terre Haute. The current time is 02:27:33.

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.