How far is Terre Haute, IN from Peru, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Peru, IN is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
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.
Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
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 Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Peru.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1233 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
53.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Business US-31
2.1 mi · 4 min · Business US-31
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Turn straight
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
15 m · 2 sec · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Peru.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Peru?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Terre Haute and 76.1 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Speedway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Peru. Straight-line distance: 113.83 mi (183.19 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 Peru
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,937 |
| Coordinates | 40.7536500, -86.0688800 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-86.06888, 40.75365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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