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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Chandler, IN is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
117.95 mi
02h 28m
Flight
98.49 mi
158.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.83 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Vincennes
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
59 mi
01h 14m
To Chandler
58.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    38.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1397 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    2424 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South State Street

    134 m · 27 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
94.1 mi · 80%
I 69 South
10.7 mi · 9%
I 64 East
4.38 mi · 4%
Lynch Road
2.15 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

54.5 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vincennes
01h 14m from Terre Haute
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Terre Haute and 58.9 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Chandler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vincennes

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

78 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

101 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

116 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Chandler

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,288
Coordinates38.0417100, -87.3680600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Chandler (-87.36806, 38.04171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Chandler, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 03:51:56, although it is 02:51:56 in Chandler.

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.