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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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
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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.
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Start on Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Lima Road
115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North 55th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 55th Street
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Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
3076 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue
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Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Fruitridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fruitridge Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
2591 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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).
#1 Fort Wayne
The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.
| Population | 272,398 |
| Coordinates | 41.1306000, -85.1288600 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Terre Haute
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 39.5278100, -87.3603000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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