How far is Lawrenceburg, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.13 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.56 mi
224.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.13 mi
Kilometers
273.79 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-04-15T15:42
Arrive Terre Haute
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Lawrenceburg
84.3 mi
01h 26m
To Terre Haute
85.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceburg and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on West High Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    827 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    108 m · 21 sec · East Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    1789 ft · 49 sec · Arch Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Belleview Drive

    1867 ft · 49 sec · Belleview Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Jones Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West

    2578 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceburg and 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
69.6 mi · 41%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 40%
East Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 5%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
2.03 mi · 1%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
01h 26m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrenceburg and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Lawrenceburg and 85.9 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrenceburg and Partly Cloudy near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 139.56 mi (224.6 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: West High Street (-84.849855, 39.090815)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Terre Haute. The current time is 15:42:05.

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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.