How far is Terre Haute, IN from South Haven, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to South Haven, IN is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and South Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and South Haven.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University
548 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on US Route 30
3.2 mi · 5 min · US Route 30
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Turn left onto North 475 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130
1460 ft · 30 sec · State Road 130
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Turn left onto North 450 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 450 West
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Turn right onto West 700 North
1.3 km · 2 min · West 700 North
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Turn left onto Fremont Road
2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and South Haven.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 01h 21m
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 South Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to South Haven?
The road trip is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Terre Haute and 84.4 miles from South Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 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 South Haven, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
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 Fowler.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 144.12 mi (231.94 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 South Haven
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.5419800, -87.1372600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Haven (-87.13726, 41.54198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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