How far is Lowell, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Terre Haute.
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Start on East Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Continue on West 181st Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 181st Avenue
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Turn left onto Wicker Avenue
36.9 mi · 47 min · Wicker Avenue
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Continue straight
8 mi · 10 min
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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 Lowell 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
Continue straight
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.
Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 67.2 miles from Lowell and 67.4 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lowell and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Partly 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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 126.08 mi (202.9 km).
#1 Lowell
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 9,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2914200, -87.4205900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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