How far is Terre Haute, IN from Indiana Beach, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Indiana Beach, IN is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Indiana Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Indiana Beach.
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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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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road
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Continue on N River Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · N River Road
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South 300 East
9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on North West Shafer Drive
1.8 mi · 7 min · North West Shafer Drive
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Turn right onto East Indiana Beach Road
2235 ft · 2 min · East Indiana Beach Road
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Turn straight
63 m · 15 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 Indiana Beach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Indiana Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Indiana Beach?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Mellott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Terre Haute and 63.9 miles from Indiana Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Indiana Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Mellott
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 Mellott.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Indiana Beach. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 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 Indiana Beach
Indiana Beach is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7914300, -86.7680700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indiana Beach (-86.76807, 40.79143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $21.86 | $43.71 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
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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