How far is New Carlisle, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from New Carlisle, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.63 mi
03h 28m
Flight
161.46 mi
259.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.46 mi
Kilometers
259.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.63 mi
Kilometers
334.15 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Carlisle
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Carlisle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brook
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From New Carlisle
103.1 mi
01h 44m
To Terre Haute
104.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Dee Court

    30 m · 7 sec · Lynn Dee Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Filbert Street

    2314 ft · 2 min · South Filbert Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Michigan Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 20 West: Michigan City

    15 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 20 West: Michigan City

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1289 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  14. 14

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carlisle and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 46%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 19%
I 94 West
27.5 mi · 13%
US 20 West
11.7 mi · 6%
West Michigan Street
4.83 mi · 2%
I 65
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook
01h 44m from New Carlisle
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Carlisle 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 New Carlisle to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from New Carlisle and 104.5 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Carlisle and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Brook

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

54 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 161.46 mi (259.84 km).

New Carlisle

#1 New Carlisle

Human settlement in St.

Population2,150
Coordinates41.7003200, -86.5094600
Altitude248
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: Lynn Dee Court (-86.509465, 41.700349)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Carlisle and Terre Haute. The current time is 03:14:04.

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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.