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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Alexandria, IN is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.96 mi
02h 44m
Flight
107.34 mi
172.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.34 mi
Kilometers
172.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.96 mi
Kilometers
209.15 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, May 14, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, May 14, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-13T21:43
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, May 14, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
64.9 mi
01h 22m
To Alexandria
65.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  21. 21

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Canal Street

    19 m · 3 sec · North Canal Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 60%
IN-37
28.1 mi · 22%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 7%
1200 North
6.06 mi · 5%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 22m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Terre Haute and 65.1 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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 Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 107.34 mi (172.75 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,956
Coordinates40.2628200, -85.6758100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Alexandria (-85.67581, 40.26282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Alexandria. The current time is 21:43:51.

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.