How far is South Bend, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
218.22 mi
03h 35m
Flight
164.89 mi
265.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.89 mi
Kilometers
265.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.22 mi
Kilometers
351.19 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Tue, May 26, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-26T07:02
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
IN

Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

From South Bend
109.1 mi
01h 47m
To Terre Haute
109.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Michigan Street

    135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

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

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  26. 26

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

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 52%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 29%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 7%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
164.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 47m from South Bend
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend 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 South Bend to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from South Bend and 109.1 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

77 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 164.89 mi (265.36 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
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: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.15 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
15.4 gal · 58.3 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.75 $65.50
Premium $4.65 $35.84 $71.67
Diesel $5.30 $40.84 $81.68

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Terre Haute. The current time is 07:02:14.

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.