How far is St. Louis, MO from Terre Haute, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Terre Haute, MO is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Terre Haute.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville
1054 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Missouri Street
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Turn left
37.2 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
50 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from St. Louis and 134.6 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny around St. Louis and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe City
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 Monroe City.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 204.56 mi (329.21 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394600, -93.2341000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre Haute (-93.2341, 40.43946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.82 | $71.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $39.36 | $78.73 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
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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