How far is Terre Haute, IN from Howard, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Howard, IN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 05m.
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.
Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Howard.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
33.7 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto County Road 480 North
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 480 North
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Turn right
100 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Monroe Street
608 ft · 31 sec · North Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Street
93 m · 13 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on County Road 1200N
1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 1200N
46 m · 7 sec · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 790W
2548 ft · 2 min · County Road 790W
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Turn left onto County Road 249
626 ft · 27 sec · County Road 249
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Continue on County Road 780W
1296 ft · 57 sec · County Road 780W
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Continue on County Road 1125N
1345 ft · 1 min · County Road 1125N
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Turn right onto Melon Road
1 mi · 4 min · Melon Road
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Continue on County Road 249
527 ft · 25 sec · County Road 249
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Turn right
876 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1025N
128 m · 18 sec · County Road 1025N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1025N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Howard.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
33.7 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Howard?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Terre Haute and 20.8 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Howard. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.08 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 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-87.37557, 39.91615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.68 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
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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