How far is South Bend, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and North Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and North Terre Haute.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Street
135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Street
25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Eel River Avenue
767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Cicott Street
2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine 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 Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
1892 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and North Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
42.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Sunny near North Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to North Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 95.9 miles from South Bend and 95.9 miles from North Terre Haute.
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 32 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Sunny near North Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Buck Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buck Creek.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Terre Haute
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 39.5278100, -87.3603000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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