St. Louis to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

160.3 miles 258 km · straight line
200.4 miles estimated 322.5 km · driving distance
4h 2min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Terre Haute?

The distance from St. Louis to Terre Haute is 160.3 miles (258 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located ENE of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 200.4 miles, taking about 4h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 2min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 50min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 50min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
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 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 155.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients