How far is Trafalgar, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Trafalgar, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Trafalgar and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trafalgar and Terre Haute.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2083 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto East Old Plank Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East Old Plank Road
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Continue on Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
27 m · 1 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2181 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
50 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 5 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Turn straight
626 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1297 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on West High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West High 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 Main Street
1790 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Greencastle Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · East Greencastle Road
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Continue on East County Road 1000 South
1.5 km · 2 min · East County Road 1000 South
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Turn right onto SR 39
1349 ft · 26 sec · SR 39
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70: St. Louis
1727 ft · 42 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 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 Trafalgar and Terre Haute.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trafalgar and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trafalgar to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 41.2 miles from Trafalgar and 41.3 miles from Terre Haute.
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 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trafalgar and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trafalgar and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 67.49 mi (108.61 km).
#1 Trafalgar
Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.4161600, -86.1508200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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