How far is Kouts, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Kouts, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.83 mi
02h 40m
Flight
129.44 mi
208.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.83 mi
Kilometers
249.17 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kouts
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kouts
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Kouts
77.3 mi
01h 20m
To Terre Haute
77.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kouts and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    91 m · 6 sec · County Road 1200

  3. 3

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  6. 6

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kouts 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 62%
West State Road 10
12.2 mi · 8%
South Main Street
9.33 mi · 6%
County Road 1200
5.05 mi · 3%
West State Road 110
2.49 mi · 2%
Madison Street
1.63 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 20m from Kouts
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kouts and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kouts to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Kouts and 77.5 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kouts and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boswell, 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 Boswell.

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kouts and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.32 km).

Kouts

#1 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
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: South Main Street (-87.02583, 41.31671)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kouts, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Kouts is 09:56:16, although it is 10:56:16 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.