How far is Terre Haute, IN from Valparaiso, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Valparaiso, IN is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Valparaiso.
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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
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto East 181st Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on State Road 2
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 2
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
27 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
35 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
1.5 km · 2 min · South State Road 2
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Continue on South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
11 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Valparaiso.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 81.7 miles from Terre Haute and 81.6 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 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 Valparaiso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
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 Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 139.86 mi (225.09 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 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-87.06114, 41.47309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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