How far is Bass Lake, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Bass Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.13 mi
02h 58m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.13 mi
Kilometers
272.19 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bass Lake
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bass Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Earl Park
IN

Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bass Lake
85.6 mi
01h 29m
To Terre Haute
83.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bass Lake and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bass Lake and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lakeside Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South 500 E

    1525 ft · 37 sec · South 500 E

  4. 4

    Turn right onto S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 600 S

    4 mi · 5 min · East 600 S

  6. 6

    Continue on West 600 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  7. 7

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  8. 8

    Continue on East Talmer Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Talmer Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto S 1000 W

    1.1 km · 54 sec · S 1000 W

  11. 11

    Continue on South 1000 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1000 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 800 S

    2 mi · 3 min · West 800 S

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 1200

    6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 1200

  14. 14

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110

  19. 19

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  24. 24

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bass Lake and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 57%
West State Road 10
12.2 mi · 7%
County Road 1200
11.1 mi · 7%
West 600 South
8.87 mi · 5%
East 600 S
4.02 mi · 2%
West State Road 110
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earl Park
01h 29m from Bass Lake
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bass Lake and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bass Lake to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Earl Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Bass Lake and 83.6 miles from Terre Haute.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bass Lake and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bass Lake and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Earl Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Earl Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earl Park.

RAIL

Rensselaer

36 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

62 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bass Lake and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.41 km).

Bass Lake

#1 Bass Lake

Census designated place

Population1,195
Coordinates41.2072600, -86.6019600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.602011, 41.207276)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bass Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Bass Lake is 05:30:39, although it is 06:30:39 in Terre Haute.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.