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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Whiting, IN is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.25 mi
03h 40m
Flight
152.97 mi
246.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.97 mi
Kilometers
246.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.25 mi
Kilometers
259.5 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Terre Haute
80.7 mi
01h 50m
To Whiting
80.5 mi
01h 50m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Calumet Avenue

    12.9 mi · 24 min · Calumet Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 119th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 119th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oliver Street

    49 m · 15 sec · Oliver Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 89%
Calumet Avenue
12.9 mi · 8%
Joliet Street
1.87 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 1%
119th Street
0.73 mi
West Lincoln Highway
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 46m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 50m from Terre Haute
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Whiting.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Terre Haute and 80.5 miles from Whiting.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 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 Whiting, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 152.97 mi (246.18 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Whiting

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates41.6797600, -87.4944900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Whiting (-87.49449, 41.67976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.54 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.91
11.38 gal · 43.08 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.46 $42.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.20 $48.40
Premium $4.65 $26.48 $52.96
Diesel $5.30 $30.18 $60.36

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Whiting, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 06:51:40, although it is 05:51:40 in Whiting.

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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.