How far is Terre Haute, IN from Dunkirk, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.63 mi
03h 02m
Flight
104.15 mi
167.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.15 mi
Kilometers
167.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.63 mi
Kilometers
221.49 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Dunkirk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
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
Waynetown
IN

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
68.8 mi
01h 31m
To Dunkirk
68.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Dunkirk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Dunkirk.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    45.2 mi · 58 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East

    2861 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Road 25

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street

  8. 8

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

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street

  10. 10

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

    33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  15. 15

    Continue on Sagamore Parkway North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 25

  21. 21

    Turn left

    888 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Logansport Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Logansport Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello

    1334 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1111 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Dunkirk.

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
45.2 mi · 33%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 23%
I 74 East
21 mi · 15%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 3%
Old US Highway 231
2.74 mi · 2%
Sagamore Parkway North
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynetown
01h 31m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Dunkirk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Dunkirk?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Waynetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Terre Haute and 68.8 miles from Dunkirk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Sunny near Dunkirk.

Stop Ideas Near Waynetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynetown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

13 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

14 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

40 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 104.15 mi (167.61 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dunkirk

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

Population2,249
Coordinates40.7564300, -86.3936100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Dunkirk (-86.39361, 40.75643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Dunkirk. The current time is 01:23:40.

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.