Lincoln, Nebraska to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.1 miles 803.3 km · straight line
599 miles estimated 964 km · driving distance
12h 3min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Terre Haute?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Terre Haute is 499.1 miles (803.3 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599 miles, taking about 12h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 3min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 28min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 40min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients