Lynchburg to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.4 miles 755.4 km · straight line
563.3 miles estimated 906.5 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lynchburg from Terre Haute?

The distance from Lynchburg to Terre Haute is 469.4 miles (755.4 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located WNW of Lynchburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.3 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lynchburg in Virginia 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lynchburg & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients