How far is Terre Haute, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.04 mi
04h 27m
Flight
204.56 mi
329.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.56 mi
Kilometers
329.21 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.04 mi
Kilometers
441.02 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Fri, Nov 6, 6:59 PM CST
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Nov 6, 11:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive St. Louis
Fri, Nov 6, 6:59 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Monroe City
MO

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

From Terre Haute
134.5 mi
02h 13m
To St. Louis
139.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37.2 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal

    929 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    101.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
101 mi · 37%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 19%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 2%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

101 mi · 02h 01m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe City
02h 13m from Terre Haute
Leave By
8:04 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 134.5 miles from Terre Haute and 139.5 miles from St. Louis.

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 69.4 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 8:04 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe City, 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 Monroe City.

RAIL

Quincy

46 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

77 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

113 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 204.56 mi (329.21 km).

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#1 Terre Haute

Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4394600, -93.2341000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway KK (-93.234101, 40.439541)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.6 L · about $36.49
Round trip
$72.99
19.34 gal · 73.2 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.49 $72.99
Mid-grade $4.15 $40.11 $80.22
Premium $4.51 $43.64 $87.28
Diesel $6.00 $57.98 $115.96

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 Missouri · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and St. Louis. The current time is 14:31:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.