Durham, North Carolina to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.2 miles 842 km · straight line
627.8 miles estimated 1010.4 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Terre Haute?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Terre Haute is 523.2 miles (842 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located WNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 627.8 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients