Downers Grove to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

164.8 miles 265.3 km · straight line
206 miles estimated 331.6 km · driving distance
4h 9min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Downers Grove from Terre Haute?

The distance from Downers Grove to Terre Haute is 164.8 miles (265.3 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located S of Downers Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 206 miles, taking about 4h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Downers Grove in Illinois and Terre Haute in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 9min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 59min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 57min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Downers Grove & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 151.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients