How far is West Lafayette, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and North Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and North Terre Haute.
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Start on Northwestern Avenue
739 ft · 33 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Street
1209 ft · 47 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South River Road
1401 ft · 42 sec · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
37 m · 5 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
1892 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and North Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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42.9 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to North Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Veedersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from West Lafayette and 42 miles from North Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Veedersburg
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 Veedersburg.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 66.51 mi (107.04 km).
#1 West Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 51,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.4258700, -86.9080700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Terre Haute
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 39.5278100, -87.3603000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $3.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.19 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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