Des Moines to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Terre Haute?

The distance from Des Moines to Terre Haute is 357.5 miles (575.3 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located ESE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines 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.