How far is Topeka, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Topeka, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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 04h 08m.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topeka and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topeka and Terre Haute.
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Start on West Lake Street
27 m · 9 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2667 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South 600 West
5.3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Continue on North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Topeka and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70
Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
73.8 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Topeka and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topeka to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Topeka and 118.7 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Topeka and Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Lapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topeka and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 173.77 mi (279.66 km).
#1 Topeka
Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 41.5392200, -85.5397100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
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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