How far is Terre Haute, IN from Wakarusa, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Wakarusa, IN is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Wakarusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Wakarusa.
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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
106.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Plymouth Goshen Trail
2.4 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Goshen Trail
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Continue on County Road 146
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 146
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 46
1320 ft · 42 sec · County Road 46
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Turn left onto County Road 3
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 42
60 m · 14 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto County Road 3
2324 ft · 1 min · County Road 3
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Continue on South Elkhart Street
2928 ft · 1 min · South Elkhart Street
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Turn right onto East Waterford Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Wakarusa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
107 mi · 02h 12m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Wakarusa?
The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Terre Haute and 110 miles from Wakarusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Wakarusa. Straight-line distance: 160.62 mi (258.5 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 Wakarusa
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5361600, -86.0208300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakarusa (-86.02083, 41.53616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.05 | $66.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026
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