How far is Terre Haute, IN from Kankakee, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Kankakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Kankakee.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West State Road 10
3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Continue on West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on Robbins Street
2659 ft · 58 sec · Robbins Street
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Indiana Avenue
21.1 mi · 30 min · East Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto North 400 East
11.6 mi · 16 min · North 400 East
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Poplar Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Poplar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laporte Trail
2.3 mi · 3 min · Laporte Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Kankakee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Sunny near Kankakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Kankakee?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 98.6 miles from Terre Haute and 98.5 miles from Kankakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terre Haute and Kankakee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terre Haute and Sunny near Kankakee.
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 Terre Haute and Kankakee. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.76 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kankakee
Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
| Population | 982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5083800, -86.5394600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kankakee (-86.53946, 41.50838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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