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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on North Tecumseh Road
1577 ft · 1 min · North Tecumseh Road
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Continue on East Tippecanoe Drive
899 ft · 44 sec · East Tippecanoe Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North 1000 East
2.6 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East
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Continue on Lake Street
1215 ft · 32 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1229 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North 400 East
5.4 mi · 7 min · North 400 East
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Turn right onto West 100 North
21.1 mi · 30 min · West 100 North
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Turn left onto South Main Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
91 m · 6 sec · County Road 1200
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Continue on Robbins Street
2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street
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Continue on County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Turn left onto County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Continue on Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110
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Continue on West State Road 10
3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North 3rd Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 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 Koontz Lake and Terre Haute.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kentland.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Kankakee
Lafayette station
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).
#1 Koontz Lake
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 41.4181000, -86.4858500 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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