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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Galena, IN is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.8 mi
03h 03m
Flight
110.45 mi
177.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.45 mi
Kilometers
177.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.38 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galena
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-12T22:07
Arrive Galena
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
69.3 mi
01h 31m
To Galena
69.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

    1730 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  13. 13

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    22.2 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 150

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 150

Car Route Details

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

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 30%
West US Highway 150
22.2 mi · 16%
State Road 46
17.7 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 11%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 7%
State Route 59
4.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

41.6 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 31m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Galena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Terre Haute and 69.5 miles from Galena.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Galena. Straight-line distance: 110.45 mi (177.76 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Galena

Census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana

Population1,890
Coordinates38.3517300, -85.9416400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Galena (-85.94164, 38.35173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Galena. The current time is 22:07:42.

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.