Drive or Fly: West Terre Haute, IN to Indianapolis, 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 CMI–IND. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 35m
Distance
79.7 mi
Total Cost
$53
CO2
32 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 50m
9m in the air
Air Distance
72 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
18 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CMI and IND. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 35m | 3h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $53 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 32 kg CO2 | 18 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 14, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from West Terre Haute, IN to Indianapolis, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.