Drive or Fly: Saint Joseph, IN to North Terre Haute, IN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SDF–IND. At 178 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 29m
Distance
178.4 mi
Total Cost
$74
CO2
72 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 5m
14m in the air
Air Distance
114 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
29 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SDF and IND. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 29m | 4h 5m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $74 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 72 kg CO2 | 29 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 65, I 70, I 69; I 74; I 465
via SR 37, US 150, SR 46
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Saint Joseph, IN to North Terre Haute, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.