Glen Ellyn to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.1 miles 273.7 km · straight line
212.6 miles estimated 342.1 km · driving distance
4h 17min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glen Ellyn from Terre Haute?

The distance from Glen Ellyn to Terre Haute is 170.1 miles (273.7 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located SSE of Glen Ellyn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.6 miles, taking about 4h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Glen Ellyn 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn 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–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glen Ellyn & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Glen Ellyn
41.88°N, 88.07°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 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients