Terre Haute to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.1 miles 491 km · straight line
381.4 miles estimated 613.8 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Terre Haute from Waterford?

The distance from Terre Haute to Waterford is 305.1 miles (491 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located NE of Terre Haute. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.4 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Terre Haute in Indiana and Waterford in Michigan.

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. 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 Waterford. 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 Terre Haute to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Terre Haute & Waterford

Quick Facts

Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients