How far is Terre Haute, IN from Springfield, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Springfield, IN is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Springfield.
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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
54.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
38 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville
2275 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 165
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165
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Continue on St Francis
604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2705 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Lockwood Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66
1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto Princeton Street
531 ft · 15 sec · Princeton Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 3rd Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
54.5 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Springfield?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Terre Haute and 61.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 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 Springfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Vincennes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Evansville, IN
Effingham
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 101.43 mi (163.23 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 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-87.8703, 38.04254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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