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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Smyrna, IN is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
162.12 mi
03h 28m
Flight
113.9 mi
183.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.12 mi
Kilometers
260.91 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Southport
IN

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Terre Haute
81 mi
01h 44m
To Smyrna
81.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto One Street

    87 m · 5 sec · One Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Street

    851 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1476 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Deputy Pike Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.2 mi · 38%
I 65 South
37.6 mi · 23%
State Street
22.3 mi · 14%
Jackson Street
17.8 mi · 11%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 5%
West Deputy Pike Road
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

61.2 mi · 01h 06m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southport
01h 44m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Southport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Terre Haute and 81.2 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southport

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.31 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Smyrna (-85.48079, 38.782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.33 $48.65
Premium $4.65 $26.62 $53.24
Diesel $5.30 $30.34 $60.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Smyrna. The current time is 02:14:14.

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.