How far is Pleasant, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Pleasant, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant and Terre Haute.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 250
24 m · 4 sec · State Road 250
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Turn right
14.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on South Adams Street
2516 ft · 53 sec · South Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Perry Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street
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Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street
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Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant and Terre Haute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasant 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 Pleasant to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Pleasant and 82.3 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 126.35 mi (203.34 km).
#1 Pleasant
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 38.8708900, -85.1838400 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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