Oak Forest to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

148.6 miles 239.2 km · straight line
185.8 miles estimated 299 km · driving distance
3h 44min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Oak Forest from Terre Haute?

The distance from Oak Forest to Terre Haute is 148.6 miles (239.2 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located S of Oak Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 185.8 miles, taking about 3h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Oak Forest 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. 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 44min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 29min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 33min $22–$65* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oak Forest & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Oak Forest
41.60°N, 87.74°W
America/Chicago
205m 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 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 167.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients