Terre Haute to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

201.4 miles 324.1 km · straight line
251.7 miles estimated 405.1 km · driving distance
5h 4min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Terre Haute from Waukegan?

The distance from Terre Haute to Waukegan is 201.4 miles (324.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located N of Terre Haute. By car, the driving distance is approximately 251.7 miles, taking about 5h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Terre Haute in Indiana and Waukegan in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Terre Haute and Waukegan. 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 Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 4min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 5min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 49min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Terre Haute & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
Waukegan
42.36°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients