Louisville to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

122.3 miles 196.9 km · straight line
152.7 miles actual route 245.7 km · driving distance
3h 24min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Terre Haute?

The distance from Louisville to Terre Haute is 122.3 miles (196.9 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 152.7 miles, taking about 3h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. 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. 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 24min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~4h 5min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~3h 14min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 203.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM