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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
94.04 mi
01h 54m
Flight
75.8 mi
121.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.8 mi
Kilometers
121.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.04 mi
Kilometers
151.35 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 30, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-30T05:48
Arrive Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Stilesville
IN

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

From Terre Haute
47 mi
00h 57m
To Chesterton
47.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2054 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Carmel

    41 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2470 ft · 1 min · North Keystone Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 96th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · East 96th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1236 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    25 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    574 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 66%
I 465 North
23.6 mi · 25%
I 465
3.54 mi · 4%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
East 96th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stilesville
00h 57m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Clear near Chesterton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Stilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Terre Haute and 47.1 miles from Chesterton.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Terre Haute and Mostly Clear near Chesterton.

Stop Ideas Near Stilesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

54 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 75.8 mi (121.99 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Chesterton (-86.12082, 39.92893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Chesterton. The current time is 05:48:49.

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.