How far is Terre Haute, IN from Hartford City, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
155.79 mi
03h 07m
Flight
127.84 mi
205.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.84 mi
Kilometers
205.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.79 mi
Kilometers
250.72 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Terre Haute
77.8 mi
01h 33m
To Hartford City
78 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Hartford City.

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    50.8 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City

    1875 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 50%
Binford Boulevard
60 mi · 39%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 4%
County Road 900 South
2.91 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 33m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Hartford City?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Terre Haute and 78 miles from Hartford City.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 127.84 mi (205.74 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Hartford City

#2 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.65 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $5.30 $29.17 $58.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Hartford City. The current time is 04:37:13.

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.