How far is North Terre Haute, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to South Bend, IN is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.13 mi
03h 51m
Flight
159.92 mi
257.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.13 mi
Kilometers
360.71 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Terre Haute
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Terre Haute
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
Buck Creek
IN

Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

From North Terre Haute
96.8 mi
01h 55m
To South Bend
127.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Terre Haute and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m · 9 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    42.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North State Road 25

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  17. 17

    Continue on Sagamore Parkway North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  23. 23

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 53 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Terre Haute and South Bend.

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
38 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michigan Avenue
64.9 mi · 29%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 14%
I 74 East
9.13 mi · 4%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 2%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 231
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Michigan Avenue

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 53m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.2 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buck Creek
01h 55m from North Terre Haute
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Terre Haute to South Bend?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Buck Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from North Terre Haute and 127.4 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Terre Haute and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Buck Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buck Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buck Creek.

RAIL

Lafayette station

14 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

47 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

60 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).

North Terre Haute

#1 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Fruitridge Avenue (-87.360361, 39.52781)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.94 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
15.82 gal · 59.88 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.64 $67.28
Premium $4.65 $36.81 $73.63
Diesel $5.30 $41.95 $83.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Terre Haute and South Bend. The current time is 03:21:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.