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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Wabash, IN is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.24 mi
03h 24m
Flight
124.67 mi
200.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.24 mi
Kilometers
253.05 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabash
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Wabash
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Indianapolis
IN

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

From Terre Haute
78.6 mi
01h 42m
To Wabash
78.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 49%
IN-37
25.4 mi · 16%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 6%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
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

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 42m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Wabash.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 78.6 miles from Terre Haute and 78.7 miles from Wabash.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 14.2 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

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 Wabash. Straight-line distance: 124.67 mi (200.64 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Wabash

#2 Wabash

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

Population9,845
Coordinates40.7978200, -85.8205400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Wabash (-85.82054, 40.79782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Wabash. The current time is 20:32:48.

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.