How far is Koontz Lake, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Koontz Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.9 mi
03h 26m
Flight
143.39 mi
230.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.39 mi
Kilometers
230.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.9 mi
Kilometers
305.62 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Koontz Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Koontz Lake
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Koontz Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Koontz Lake
95.8 mi
01h 43m
To Terre Haute
94.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Koontz Lake and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Koontz Lake and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tecumseh Road

    1577 ft · 1 min · North Tecumseh Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Tippecanoe Drive

    899 ft · 44 sec · East Tippecanoe Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1000 East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1229 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 400 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min · North 400 East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 100 North

    21.1 mi · 30 min · West 100 North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    91 m · 6 sec · County Road 1200

  13. 13

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110

  18. 18

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  23. 23

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Koontz Lake and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 51%
West 100 North
21.1 mi · 11%
West State Road 10
12.2 mi · 6%
South Main Street
9.44 mi · 5%
North 400 East
5.39 mi · 3%
County Road 1200
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
01h 43m from Koontz Lake
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Koontz Lake 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 Koontz Lake to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Koontz Lake and 94.1 miles from Terre Haute.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Koontz Lake and Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Koontz Lake and Sunny near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kentland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kentland.

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Koontz Lake and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 143.39 mi (230.76 km).

Koontz Lake

#1 Koontz Lake

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,557
Coordinates41.4181000, -86.4858500
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tecumseh Road (-86.485875, 41.4181)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Koontz Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Koontz Lake is 06:33:58, although it is 07:33:58 in Terre Haute.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.