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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Bristol, IN is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.35 mi
04h 56m
Flight
176.87 mi
284.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.87 mi
Kilometers
284.64 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.35 mi
Kilometers
388.41 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, May 2, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-01T20:12
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 2, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
120.7 mi
02h 28m
To Bristol
120.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  18. 18

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 17

    1212 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto County Road 17

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 17

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shore Manor Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shore Manor Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on West Vistula Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Vistula Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
122 mi · 51%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 26%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 9%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
19.2 mi · 8%
I 465
3.54 mi · 1%
Shore Manor Drive
3.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

120 mi · 02h 28m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
02h 28m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Terre Haute and 120.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 176.87 mi (284.64 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bristol

Town in Indiana

Population1,697
Coordinates41.7214400, -85.8174900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Bristol (-85.81749, 41.72144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.24 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.04 gal · 64.48 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.24 $72.47
Premium $4.65 $39.65 $79.30
Diesel $5.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Bristol. The current time is 20:12:44.

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.