How far is Kansas City, MO from Terre Haute, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Terre Haute, MO is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Township in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Terre Haute.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
2100 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
133 m · 16 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
64 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
1157 ft · 22 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1036 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Miller Street
1127 ft · 19 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on East 310th Street
27.5 mi · 41 min · East 310th Street
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
50 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.6 mi · 01h 18m
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 Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Kansas City and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Cypress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Kansas City and 69.8 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Kansas City and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress
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 Cypress.
Independence
Osceola
Creston
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 116.9 mi (188.13 km).
#1 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394600, -93.2341000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre Haute (-93.2341, 40.43946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $22.20 | $44.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.50 | $59.00 |
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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