How far is Knightstown, IN from Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Knightstown, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knightstown and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightstown and Terre Haute.
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Start on Jefferson Street
22 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1685 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North McCullum Street
2384 ft · 40 sec · North McCullum Street
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Continue on McCullum
3.3 mi · 5 min · McCullum
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Take the ramp left
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 40 min
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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 Knightstown 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.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Knightstown and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knightstown to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Knightstown and 59.9 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Knightstown and Mostly Sunny near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Mooresville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Plainfield Town Hall
Stilesville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mooresville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knightstown and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 102.98 mi (165.73 km).
#1 Knightstown
City in Indiana
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 39.7956000, -85.5263600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
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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