How far is Terre Haute, IN from Blue River, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Blue River, IN is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.96 mi
03h 17m
Flight
102.26 mi
164.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.26 mi
Kilometers
164.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.96 mi
Kilometers
210.76 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 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 Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM EDT
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
65.4 mi
01h 38m
To Blue River
65.6 mi
01h 38m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Blue River.

  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

    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

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Road 60

    21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Road 160

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 160

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    970 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Conway Church Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · South Conway Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Mt Zion Church Road

    1331 ft · 1 min · South Mt Zion Church Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Mount Zion Church Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · South Mount Zion Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Blue River Road

    1292 ft · 57 sec · East Blue River Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
29.3 mi · 22%
State Road 60
21.8 mi · 17%
State Road 46
17.7 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 12%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 4%
South Mount Zion Church Road
3.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

29.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 38m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Blue River?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Terre Haute and 65.6 miles from Blue River.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 102.26 mi (164.57 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 Blue River. 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.