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

The driving distance from Winchester, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.26 mi
02h 49m
Flight
137.98 mi
222.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.26 mi
Kilometers
267.57 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 Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-05-12T22:05
Arrive Terre Haute
Wed, May 13, 12:55 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 Winchester
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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Winchester
84.3 mi
01h 24m
To Terre Haute
82 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Greenville Avenue

    1105 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Greenville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Greenville Avenue

    2426 ft · 43 sec · East Greenville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 44%
East Greenville Avenue
70.6 mi · 42%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.28 mi
Southeast Greenville Avenue
0.21 mi
US 41
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+28.3 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
01h 24m from Winchester
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester 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 Winchester to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Winchester and 82 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

City in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population4,566
Coordinates40.1719900, -84.9813500
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.981317, 40.17199)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.21 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.27
11.74 gal · 44.42 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.14 $44.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.97 $49.93
Premium $4.65 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $5.30 $31.13 $62.27

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 Winchester and Terre Haute. The current time is 22:05:53.

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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.