How far is Lake Dalecarlia, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Dalecarlia, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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
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Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dalecarlia and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dalecarlia and Terre Haute.
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Start on East Drive
6 m · 3 sec · East Drive
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Turn right onto Burr Oak Terrace
671 ft · 31 sec · Burr Oak Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark Street
843 ft · 37 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto South Lakeview Drive
1404 ft · 1 min · South Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Eastview Place
604 ft · 27 sec · Eastview Place
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Continue on Mount Street
1.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Street
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Continue on 175th Avenue
1309 ft · 58 sec · 175th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Burr Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Burr Street
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Turn left onto East Commercial Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Clark Road
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Turn right onto Belshaw Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Belshaw Road
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Turn left onto Wicker Avenue
42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
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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 Lake Dalecarlia and 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.
Wicker Avenue
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63.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Pine Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Lake Dalecarlia and 71.2 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Dalecarlia and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Dalecarlia and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Village
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 Pine Village.
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dalecarlia and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.29 km).
#1 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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