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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Lowell, IN is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.27 mi
02h 54m
Flight
126.08 mi
202.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.08 mi
Kilometers
202.9 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.27 mi
Kilometers
216.08 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Tue, May 26, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Tue, May 26, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-05-26T00:16
Arrive Lowell
Tue, May 26, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pine Village
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
67.2 mi
01h 27m
To Lowell
67 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 181st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
130 mi · 97%
North 3rd Street
1.78 mi · 1%
West 181st Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West Commercial Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Continue straight

66.7 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Village
01h 27m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Terre Haute and 67 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 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 Lowell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Village

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

31 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

51 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

54 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 126.08 mi (202.9 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 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population9,450
Coordinates41.2914200, -87.4205900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Lowell (-87.42059, 41.29142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Lowell, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 00:16:33, although it is 23:16:33 in Lowell.

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.