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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Allen, IN is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.19 mi
04h 03m
Flight
167.29 mi
269.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.19 mi
Kilometers
330.22 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen
Mon, Nov 9, 6:29 PM EST
Return by in Terre Haute
Mon, Nov 9, 10:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-11-09T14:26
Arrive Allen
Mon, Nov 9, 6:29 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM EST
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
Ingalls
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
102.5 mi
02h 01m
To Allen
102.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2366 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Center Road

    1481 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Huguenard Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Huguenard Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bethel Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Bethel Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Bethel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    581 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    752 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
115 mi · 56%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 38%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 1%
Huguenard Road
2.63 mi · 1%
Bethel Road
2.2 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
02h 01m from Terre Haute
Leave By
8:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Terre Haute and 102.7 miles from Allen.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ingalls

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 Ingalls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Allen. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.23 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Allen

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population666
Coordinates41.2000500, -85.1958100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Allen (-85.19581, 41.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.41 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.43
14.48 gal · 54.82 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.62 $26.22 $52.43
Mid-grade $4.22 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.76 $34.46 $68.91
Diesel $6.63 $48.03 $96.06

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Allen. The current time is 14:26:14.

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.