How far is Terre Haute, IN from Van Buren, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Van Buren.
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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
75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street
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Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East North 00 South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South
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Turn left onto North 900 East
4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 900 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Van Buren.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Terre Haute and 80.2 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.83 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 Van Buren
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.6172700, -85.5047000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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