How far is Terre Haute, IN from Long Beach, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Long Beach, IN is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
189.39 mi
04h 04m
Flight
159.69 mi
257 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.69 mi
Kilometers
257 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.39 mi
Kilometers
304.79 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-30T06:24
Arrive Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
94.8 mi
02h 02m
To Long Beach
94.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Dunes Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Dunes Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto US-12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12

  15. 15

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Michigan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Michigan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US-12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Karwick Road

    2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Avondale Drive

    929 ft · 39 sec · Avondale Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oriole Trail

    963 ft · 49 sec · Oriole Trail

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Somerset Road

    64 m · 9 sec · Somerset Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Somerset Road

    79 m · 11 sec · Somerset Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 58%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 26%
Borman Expressway
9.62 mi · 5%
US-12
2.38 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 1%
East Dunes Highway
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
02h 02m from Terre Haute
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Terre Haute and 94.6 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Long Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 159.69 mi (257 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates41.7389300, -86.8569700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Long Beach (-86.85697, 41.73893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Long Beach, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 06:24:27, although it is 05:24:27 in Long Beach.

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.