Chattanooga to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.6 miles 525.6 km · straight line
391.9 miles estimated 630.7 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Terre Haute?

The distance from Chattanooga to Terre Haute is 326.6 miles (525.6 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located NNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.9 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Terre Haute. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chattanooga to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients