How far is Terre Haute, IN from New Pekin, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and New Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and New Pekin.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Route 59
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Morgan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Morgan Street
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Continue on State Road 46
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
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Continue on West Temperance Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46
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Take the exit slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
29.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto State Road 60
21.8 mi · 32 min · State Road 60
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 25 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road
159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2890 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Continue on Old State Road 60
2936 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass
48 m · 3 sec · State Road 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Road 60
6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and New Pekin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
29.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Terre Haute and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to New Pekin?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Terre Haute and 63.1 miles from New Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Terre Haute and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 100.21 mi (161.28 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 New Pekin
City in Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 38.5050600, -86.0169200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
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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