How far is Terre Haute, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Burns Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Burns Harbor.
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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
38.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Crisman Road
2 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road
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Continue on George Nelson Drive
1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road
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Continue on W Street
1996 ft · 2 min · W Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Burns Harbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Rain Showers near Burns Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Burns Harbor?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 86.1 miles from Terre Haute and 86 miles from Burns Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 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 Burns Harbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Rain Showers near Burns Harbor.
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 Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 149.91 mi (241.26 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 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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