Elmhurst to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.3 miles 274.1 km · straight line
212.9 miles estimated 342.6 km · driving distance
4h 17min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Elmhurst from Terre Haute?

The distance from Elmhurst to Terre Haute is 170.3 miles (274.1 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located S of Elmhurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.9 miles, taking about 4h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 17min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 8min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 4min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elmhurst & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Elmhurst
41.90°N, 87.94°W
America/Chicago
209m 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 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients