How far is Terre Haute, IN from Columbus, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Columbus, IN is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Columbus.
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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
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
855 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
591 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Turn left onto Washington Street
119 m · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
31 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Columbus?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Terre Haute and 59.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mooresville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Plainfield Town Hall
Stilesville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mooresville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 81.84 mi (131.71 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 Columbus
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.2014400, -85.9213800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-85.92138, 39.20144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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