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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Sunman, IN is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
146.96 mi
02h 49m
Flight
124.92 mi
201.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.92 mi
Kilometers
201.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.96 mi
Kilometers
236.51 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Terre Haute
73.4 mi
01h 24m
To Sunman
73.6 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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 46%
Southeastern Avenue
63.6 mi · 43%
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 24m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Sunman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Terre Haute and 73.6 miles from Sunman.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.5 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 14.2 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 2.3 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 Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Sunman. Straight-line distance: 124.92 mi (201.04 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 Sunman

Human settlement in Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,037
Coordinates39.2370000, -85.0946800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Sunman (-85.09468, 39.237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 Sunman. The current time is 02:16:15.

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.