How far is Preble, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Preble, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preble and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preble and Terre Haute.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North 400 West
69 m · 12 sec · North 400 West
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Turn right onto West 600 N
17.4 mi · 26 min · West 600 N
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Continue on East Markle Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Markle Road
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Turn left
1739 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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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 Preble and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Markle Road
Merge slight left
84.4 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Preble 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 Preble to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Preble and 103 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Preble and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preble and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 157.97 mi (254.23 km).
#1 Preble
Township in Adams County, Indiana
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.8322700, -85.0146900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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