How far is Terre Haute, IN from LaPorte, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to LaPorte, IN is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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 04h 06m.
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.
City in Newton 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 LaPorte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and LaPorte.
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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
26.8 mi · 30 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
851 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Lincolnway
11 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and LaPorte.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to LaPorte?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Terre Haute and 98.4 miles from LaPorte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 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 LaPorte, 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 LaPorte.
Stop Ideas Near Kentland
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 Kentland.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Kankakee
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and LaPorte. Straight-line distance: 152.51 mi (245.44 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 LaPorte
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 22,053 |
| Coordinates | 41.6106000, -86.7225200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaPorte (-86.72252, 41.6106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
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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