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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Road
191.88 mi
04h 34m
Flight
159.92 mi
257.36 km direct

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
191.88 mi
Kilometers
308.8 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
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 South Bend
95.9 mi
02h 17m
To North Terre Haute
95.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Michigan Street

    135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    35 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North 4th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 29 min

  34. 34

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

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  36. 36

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

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  39. 39

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica

    1892 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left

    42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  46. 46

    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.

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
46 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
45.3 mi · 24%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 17%
Old US Highway 231
20.7 mi · 11%
I 74 West
9.1 mi · 5%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 2%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buck Creek
02h 17m from South Bend
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 12 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 11 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 11.4 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 South Bend and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
North Terre Haute

#2 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and North Terre Haute. The current time is 04:50:17.

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.