How far is Terre Haute, IN from Culver, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Culver, IN is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tippecanoe 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 Culver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Culver.
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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
45.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East
2861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North State Road 25
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Continue on Garfield Street
1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield 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 South Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South
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Continue on Sagamore Parkway North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North
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Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on South Cicott Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cicott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Miami Avenue
2323 ft · 52 sec · West Miami Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
13 mi · 23 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
119 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Troutman Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Troutman Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 50 South
667 ft · 15 sec · West 50 South
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
2722 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
801 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Shore Drive
53 m · 5 sec · East Lake Shore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Shore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Culver.
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
45.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Culver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Culver?
The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Terre Haute and 86.2 miles from Culver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Culver.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
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 Shadeland.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Culver. Straight-line distance: 131.83 mi (212.16 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 Culver
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.2189300, -86.4230600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culver (-86.42306, 41.21893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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 23, 2026
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