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

The driving distance from Pershing, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.61 mi
03h 09m
Flight
126.51 mi
203.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.51 mi
Kilometers
203.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.61 mi
Kilometers
285.84 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Pershing
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pershing
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pershing
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Pershing
90.4 mi
01h 34m
To Terre Haute
87.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 400 West

    1.1 km · 3 min · North 400 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Olson Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · West Olson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pershing 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 36%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 9%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
West Olson Road
4.7 mi · 3%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

71.8 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
01h 34m from Pershing
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pershing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Pershing and 87.2 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pershing and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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 Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pershing and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 126.51 mi (203.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pershing

Unincorporated community in Fulton County, Indiana

Population1,362
Coordinates41.0961500, -86.3188900
Altitude229
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: North 400 West (-86.318575, 41.096147)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 Pershing and Terre Haute. The current time is 22:58:04.

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.