How far is Terre Haute, IN from Bass Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Bass Lake, IN is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Benton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Bass Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Bass Lake.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West State Road 10
3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Continue on West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on Robbins Street
2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street
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Continue on County Road 1200
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on West 800 S
2 mi · 3 min · West 800 S
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1000 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1000 West
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Continue on S 1000 W
1.1 km · 56 sec · S 1000 W
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Turn right onto West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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Continue on West Talmer Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Talmer Avenue
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Continue on W 600 S
120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S
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Continue on West 600 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South
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Continue on East 600 S
4 mi · 6 min · East 600 S
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Turn right onto S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Turn left onto South 500 E
1625 ft · 40 sec · South 500 E
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeside Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn slight right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Bass Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Bass Lake?
The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Earl Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Terre Haute and 85.6 miles from Bass Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Bass Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Earl Park
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 Earl Park.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Bass Lake. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.41 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bass Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 41.2072600, -86.6019600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake (-86.60196, 41.20726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.16 | $56.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
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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