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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
17 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Lakeside Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 500 E
1525 ft · 37 sec · South 500 E
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Turn right onto S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Turn left onto East 600 S
4 mi · 5 min · East 600 S
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Continue on West 600 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South
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Continue on W 600 S
120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S
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Continue on East Talmer Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Talmer Avenue
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Continue on West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto S 1000 W
1.1 km · 54 sec · S 1000 W
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Continue on South 1000 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1000 West
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Turn right onto West 800 S
2 mi · 3 min · West 800 S
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Continue on County Road 1200
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on Robbins Street
2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street
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Continue on County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Turn left onto County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Continue on Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110
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Continue on West State Road 10
3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earl Park.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Lafayette station
Kankakee
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).
#1 Bass Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 41.2072600, -86.6019600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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