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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Lawrenceburg, IN is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
177.59 mi
03h 26m
Flight
139.56 mi
224.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.59 mi
Kilometers
285.81 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-15T17:29
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Sugar Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
88.7 mi
01h 43m
To Lawrenceburg
88.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway

    2951 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Raymond Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    3085 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Aurora

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    2179 ft · 1 min · Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East William Street

    109 m · 21 sec · East William Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeastern Avenue
85 mi · 48%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.3 mi · 38%
West Raymond Street
7.76 mi · 4%
Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 4%
Sam Jones Expressway
1.78 mi · 1%
Cincinnati Bypass
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeastern Avenue

Continue straight

83.1 mi · 01h 30m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Creek
01h 43m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Terre Haute and 88.9 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 139.56 mi (224.6 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.84995, 39.09089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg. The current time is 17:29:01.

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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.