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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Ligonier, IN is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
232.87 mi
04h 36m
Flight
168.21 mi
270.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.87 mi
Kilometers
374.77 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Anderson
IN

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
116.4 mi
02h 18m
To Ligonier
116.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · South Cavin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pigeon Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Pigeon Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pigeon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
115 mi · 49%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 33%
US 30 West
28.2 mi · 12%
Lincolnway South
5.13 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
02h 18m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ligonier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Terre Haute and 116.5 miles from Ligonier.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ligonier.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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 Anderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Ligonier. Straight-line distance: 168.21 mi (270.7 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Ligonier (-85.58748, 41.46588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.11 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.22 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Ligonier. The current time is 05:09:40.

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.