Houston to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.2 miles 1300.6 km · straight line
940.4 miles actual route 1513.5 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$91 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Terre Haute?

The distance from Houston to Terre Haute is 808.2 miles (1300.6 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.4 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Terre Haute. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $91 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM