How far is North Terre Haute, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
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Start on Fruitridge Avenue
2582 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · North Fruitridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue
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Continue on N Fruitridge Aven
129 m · 8 sec · N Fruitridge Aven
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Continue on Blakely Avenue
3072 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue
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Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North 55th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 55th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
1905 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street
1413 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on South Illinois Street
1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
156 m · 25 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
68.2 mi · 01h 16m
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 North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Terre Haute to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from North Terre Haute and 39.3 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 66.08 mi (106.35 km).
#1 North Terre Haute
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 39.5278100, -87.3603000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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