How far is Evansville, IN from West Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to West Terre Haute, IN is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 25m.
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 Knox 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 Evansville and West Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and West Terre Haute.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
53.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left
1162 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Terre Haute
1397 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Darwin Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darwin Road
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and West 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.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
53.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near West Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to West Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Bruceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Evansville and 56.2 miles from West Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and West Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near West Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceville
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 Bruceville.
Evansville, IN
Effingham
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and West Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 103.13 mi (165.97 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Terre Haute
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.4650400, -87.4500200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Terre Haute (-87.45002, 39.46504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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