How far is Rensselaer, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Rensselaer, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rensselaer and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rensselaer and Terre Haute.
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Start on North Cullen Street
1765 ft · 1 min · North Cullen Street
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
5 mi · 8 min · West Clark Street
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Continue on County Road 500
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 500
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 500 E
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 500 E
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Turn right onto East 500 South
3 mi · 4 min · East 500 South
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Continue on East 500 South
4.3 mi · 6 min · East 500 South
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Turn left
19.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rensselaer and Terre Haute.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 500 South
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
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 Rensselaer and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rensselaer to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Rensselaer and 60.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rensselaer and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rensselaer and Partly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon
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 West Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rensselaer and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 102.51 mi (164.98 km).
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
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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