How far is Burns Harbor, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.56 mi
02h 57m
Flight
149.91 mi
241.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.56 mi
Kilometers
279.31 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns Harbor
2026-04-16T02:30
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns Harbor
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 Burns Harbor
85.9 mi
01h 28m
To Terre Haute
87.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burns Harbor and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street

    1996 ft · 1 min · W Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto George Nelson Drive

    2639 ft · 1 min · George Nelson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  16. 16

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns Harbor and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 55%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 22%
I 94 West
6.3 mi · 4%
George Nelson Drive
2.06 mi · 1%
I 65
0.63 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earl Park
01h 28m from Burns Harbor
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burns Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burns Harbor to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 85.9 miles from Burns Harbor and 87.7 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burns Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Burns Harbor and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 149.91 mi (241.26 km).

Burns Harbor

#1 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
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: R Street (-87.134114, 41.626455)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burns Harbor, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Burns Harbor is 02:30:02, although it is 03:30:02 in Terre Haute.

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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.