How far is Wabash, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Wabash, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wabash and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabash and Terre Haute.
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Start on East Main Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Wabash Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left onto North 800 West
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South 800 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
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Continue on State Road 13
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13
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Continue on North 900 West
6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West
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Continue on North Anderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabash and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70
Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wabash and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wabash to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 78 miles from Wabash and 90.7 miles from Terre Haute.
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 44.2 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 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 $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wabash and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
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 Wabash and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 124.67 mi (200.64 km).
#1 Wabash
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 9,845 |
| Coordinates | 40.7978200, -85.8205400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
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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