How far is Fort Wayne, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.75 mi
03h 56m
Flight
161.48 mi
259.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.48 mi
Kilometers
259.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.75 mi
Kilometers
326.3 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
101.3 mi
01h 58m
To North Terre Haute
101.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
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 Fort Wayne and North Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and North Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North 55th Street

    17 m · 4 sec · North 55th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blakely Avenue

    3076 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Fruitridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fruitridge Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue

    2591 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and North Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 54%
I 70
69.1 mi · 34%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Fruitridge Avenue
2.62 mi · 1%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
01h 58m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to North Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 101.4 miles from North Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 161.48 mi (259.87 km).

Fort Wayne

#1 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.

Population272,398
Coordinates41.1306000, -85.1288600
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
North Terre Haute

#2 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and North Terre Haute. The current time is 04:50:23.

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.