How far is French Lick, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from French Lick, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Lick and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Lick and Terre Haute.
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Start on West College Street
123 m · 19 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Wells Avenue
549 ft · 13 sec · Wells Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
666 ft · 15 sec · State Road 56
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 4th Street
2071 ft · 35 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Northwestern Avenue
7.4 mi · 11 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Continue on Mill Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
33.8 mi · 42 min · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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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 French Lick and 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.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
55.9 mi · 01h 14m
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 French Lick 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 French Lick to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from French Lick and 45.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around French Lick and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Vincennes
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 Vincennes.
Evansville, IN
Effingham
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Lick and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.96 km).
#1 French Lick
Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -86.6199900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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