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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Bedford, IN is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.05 mi
01h 59m
Flight
64.92 mi
104.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.92 mi
Kilometers
104.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-15T03:06
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
42.5 mi
00h 59m
To Bedford
42.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 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

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto L Street

    14 m · 1 sec · L Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
18.9 mi · 22%
State Road 46
17.7 mi · 21%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 18%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 6%
16th Street
1.83 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 59m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Chance Light Rain near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Terre Haute and 42.6 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Chance Light Rain near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 64.92 mi (104.48 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bedford

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population13,233
Coordinates38.8611600, -86.4872100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Bedford (-86.48721, 38.86116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Bedford. The current time is 03:06:14.

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.