How far is Terre Haute, IN from New Albany, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to New Albany, IN is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and New Albany.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on West Temperance Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46
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Take the exit slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Albany
1961 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West 5th Street
131 m · 12 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1823 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto State Street
132 m · 17 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and New Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to New Albany?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Terre Haute and 74.1 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near New Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guthrie.
Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.22 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Albany
City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.2856200, -85.8241300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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