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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Muncie, IN is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.5 mi
02h 48m
Flight
118.72 mi
191.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.72 mi
Kilometers
191.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.5 mi
Kilometers
218.06 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muncie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive Muncie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
67.7 mi
01h 24m
To Muncie
67.9 mi
01h 24m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West County Road 550 S

    2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S

  19. 19

    Continue on West 550 S

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S

  20. 20

    Continue on South Bell Creek Road

    3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West 500 S

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 500 S

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Hoyt Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Old State Road 67

    1282 ft · 26 sec · South Old State Road 67

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Hoyt Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Liberty Street

    2035 ft · 60 sec · South Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    942 ft · 30 sec · West Jackson Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    64 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 57%
Binford Boulevard
38.5 mi · 28%
South Hoyt Avenue
3.61 mi · 3%
West 550 S
2.91 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
West 500 S
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
01h 24m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Muncie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Terre Haute and 67.9 miles from Muncie.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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 Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Muncie. Straight-line distance: 118.72 mi (191.06 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Muncie

County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States

Population2,697
Coordinates40.1933800, -85.3863600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Muncie (-85.38636, 40.19338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 Muncie. The current time is 04:02:26.

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.