How far is North Terre Haute, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
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 Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and Lafayette.
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Start on Fruitridge Avenue
15 m · 9 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight
42.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North State Road 25
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Continue on Garfield Street
1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto South Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
151 m · 24 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn right
56 m · 13 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 Lafayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
42.7 mi · 01h 04m
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 Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Terre Haute to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from North Terre Haute and 42.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg
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 Veedersburg.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 66.57 mi (107.13 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 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
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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