How far is Terre Haute, IN from Trafalgar, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Trafalgar, IN is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Trafalgar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Trafalgar.
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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
52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
1410 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 39: Monrovia
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
652 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 1000 South
1.5 km · 2 min · East County Road 1000 South
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Continue on West Greencastle Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · West Greencastle Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1790 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
877 ft · 23 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1317 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
600 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Continue on West Old Plank Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Old Plank Road
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Turn right onto State Road 135
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 135
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
2083 ft · 57 sec · West Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Trafalgar.
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
52 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trafalgar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Trafalgar?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Terre Haute and 41.5 miles from Trafalgar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trafalgar.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Trafalgar. Straight-line distance: 67.49 mi (108.61 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 Trafalgar
Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.4161600, -86.1508200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trafalgar (-86.15082, 39.41616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
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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