How far is Terre Haute, IN from Bright, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Bright, IN is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Bright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Bright.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Continue on West Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
1139 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto SR 1
2.7 mi · 5 min · SR 1
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Turn left onto North Dearborn Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Dearborn Road
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · State Line Road
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Bright.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeastern Avenue
Continue straight
69.7 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Bright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Bright?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Terre Haute and 80.8 miles from Bright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Sunny near Bright.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Bright. Straight-line distance: 137.75 mi (221.68 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bright
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 39.2183900, -84.8560600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bright (-84.85606, 39.21839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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