How far is North Terre Haute, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.31 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.51 mi
107.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.51 mi
Kilometers
107.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in North Terre Haute
Thu, Oct 15, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Terre Haute
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Veedersburg
IN

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From North Terre Haute
42 mi
00h 51m
To West Lafayette
41.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Terre Haute and West Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and West Lafayette.

  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

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1391 ft · 47 sec · South River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1247 ft · 48 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Terre Haute and West Lafayette.

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
9.13 mi · 11%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 5%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 4%
South River Road
1.35 mi · 2%
East Park Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
South Vine Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veedersburg
00h 51m from North Terre Haute
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near West 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 West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 miles from North Terre Haute and 41.3 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:06 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 $22.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

31 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

32 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

46 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 66.51 mi (107.04 km).

North Terre Haute

#1 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Fruitridge Avenue (-87.360361, 39.52781)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.71
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $11.35 $22.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.99 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $6.62 $19.47 $38.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Terre Haute and West Lafayette. The current time is 15:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.