How far is Dunkirk, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Dunkirk, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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 Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk and Terre Haute.
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Start on West Market Street
1759 ft · 33 sec · West Market Street
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Turn slight right onto US 24 East, US 35 South: Fort Wayne, Kokomo
1592 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Logansport
1266 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
1579 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
45.3 mi · 58 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 Dunkirk and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
45.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Waynetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Dunkirk and 75.3 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunkirk and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Waynetown
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 Waynetown.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 104.15 mi (167.61 km).
#1 Dunkirk
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.7564300, -86.3936100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.50 | $47.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
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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