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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Milan, IN is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
156.57 mi
03h 05m
Flight
124.36 mi
200.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.36 mi
Kilometers
200.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.57 mi
Kilometers
251.98 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milan
Wed, May 13, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Milan
Wed, May 13, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
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 EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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

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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
78.2 mi
01h 32m
To Milan
78.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway

    2951 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto East Carr Street

    143 m · 26 sec · East Carr Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 43%
Southeastern Avenue
63.6 mi · 41%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 5%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
01h 32m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Milan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Terre Haute and 78.4 miles from Milan.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Milan. Straight-line distance: 124.36 mi (200.14 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Milan

Town in Franklin and Washington townships in Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates39.1211700, -85.1313500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Milan (-85.13135, 39.12117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Milan. The current time is 21:13:52.

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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.