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

The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.05 mi
02h 14m
Flight
101.43 mi
163.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.43 mi
Kilometers
163.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 26, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-26T00:08
Arrive Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vincennes
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

From Springfield
61.3 mi
01h 07m
To Terre Haute
56.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Springfield and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Princeton Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    1407 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
95.4 mi · 81%
North Saint Francis Street
14 mi · 12%
North Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 6%
State Highway 66
0.63 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.51 mi
St Francis
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

55.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vincennes
01h 07m from Springfield
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Springfield and 56.8 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vincennes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vincennes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

78 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

101 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

116 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 101.43 mi (163.23 km).

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#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
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 Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Springfield is 00:08:57, although it is 01:08:57 in Terre Haute.

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.