Terre Haute to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.7 miles 896 km · straight line
648.3 miles actual route 1043.3 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Terre Haute from Washington DC?

The distance from Terre Haute to Washington DC is 556.7 miles (896 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Terre Haute. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.3 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Terre Haute in Indiana and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Terre Haute and Washington DC. 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 Terre Haute to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Terre Haute & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM