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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Locke, IN is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
218.63 mi
04h 34m
Flight
156.9 mi
252.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.63 mi
Kilometers
351.85 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locke
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 24, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T15:47
Arrive Locke
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Atlanta
IN

Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
109.3 mi
02h 17m
To Locke
109.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  18. 18

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Market Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Arnott Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · North Arnott Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 3

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 3

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 50

    2354 ft · 2 min · County Road 50

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 50

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
109 mi · 50%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 28%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.6 mi · 6%
I 465
3.54 mi · 2%
County Road 3
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

107 mi · 02h 12m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
156.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 17m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Locke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Terre Haute and 109.4 miles from Locke.

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

The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

77 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Locke. Straight-line distance: 156.9 mi (252.51 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Locke

Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota

Population4,089
Coordinates41.4717100, -86.0122200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Locke (-86.01222, 41.47171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $29.07
Round trip
$58.15
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.07 $58.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.79 $65.58
Premium $4.65 $35.88 $71.76
Diesel $5.30 $40.89 $81.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Locke. The current time is 15:47:38.

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.