How far is Salem, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Salem, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Terre Haute.
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Start on County Road 250 South
2 m · 2 sec · County Road 250 South
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Turn right onto County Road 200 East
2882 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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Turn straight onto South Salem Road
3005 ft · 2 min · South Salem Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on College Corner Avenue
1588 ft · 21 sec · College Corner Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Seminary Street
1526 ft · 24 sec · East Seminary Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
101 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
756 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 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 Salem 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salem and Scattered Rain Showers near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Salem and 77.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salem and Scattered Rain Showers near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 134.78 mi (216.91 km).
#1 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.22 | $50.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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