How far is Terre Haute, IN from Prairie Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Prairie Creek, IN is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Prairie Creek.
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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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Continue on Prairieton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Prairieton Road
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Continue on South State Road 63
3.3 mi · 6 min · South State Road 63
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
7.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto West 158th Drive
54 m · 8 sec · West 158th Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 158th Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Prairie Creek.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
7.34 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Prairie Creek?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Prairieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Terre Haute and 7.5 miles from Prairie Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Prairieton
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 Prairieton.
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.48 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 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 39.2750400, -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 158th Drive (-87.49724, 39.275068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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