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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Lewis, IN is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.54 mi
26.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.54 mi
Kilometers
26.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive Lewis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmersburg
IN

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

From Terre Haute
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Lewis
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 19 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    595 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Union Drive

    146 m · 26 sec · East Union Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Street
12.4 mi · 57%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 6%
Hulman Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.15 mi · 1%
East Union Drive
0.09 mi
North 3rd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

12.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmersburg
00h 18m from Terre Haute
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lewis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Terre Haute and 10.9 miles from Lewis.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lewis.

Stop Ideas Near Farmersburg

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

89 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

99 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

101 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Lewis. Straight-line distance: 16.54 mi (26.62 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 Lewis

Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana

Population1,435
Coordinates39.2600400, -87.2575200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Lewis (-87.25752, 39.26004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Lewis. The current time is 23:23:47.

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.