How far is Lafayette, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.82 mi
02h 05m
Flight
66.57 mi
107.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.82 mi
Kilometers
136.51 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-19T05:26
Arrive North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Veedersburg
IN

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
42.4 mi
01h 02m
To North Terre Haute
42.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
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 Lafayette and North Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Douglas Street

    151 m · 25 sec · Douglas Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Teal Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Teal Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica

    1892 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 231
20.6 mi · 24%
I 74 West
9.1 mi · 11%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 5%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 4%
South 18th Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Teal Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.9 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veedersburg
01h 02m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to North Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Lafayette and 42.4 miles from North Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veedersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

31 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

32 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

46 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 66.57 mi (107.13 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
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: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 Lafayette and North Terre Haute. The current time is 05:26:00.

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.