How far is Terre Haute, IN from Kingsford Heights, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Kingsford Heights, IN is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.43 mi
04h 09m
Flight
144.23 mi
232.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.23 mi
Kilometers
232.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.43 mi
Kilometers
300.03 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsford Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-22T19:10
Arrive Kingsford Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Terre Haute
93.3 mi
02h 04m
To Kingsford Heights
93.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Kingsford Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 181st Avenue

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 2

    1 mi · 2 min · State Road 2

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2

    27 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2

    35 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    1.5 km · 2 min · South State Road 2

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Morthland Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sturdy Road

    2326 ft · 1 min · Sturdy Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laporte Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Laporte Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Laporte Avenue

    2735 ft · 1 min · Laporte Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laporte Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Laporte Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Laporte Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Laporte Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Old State Road 2

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old State Road 2

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 600 North

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 600 North

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Meadowbrook Boulevard

    3136 ft · 2 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Grayton Road

    14 m · 9 sec · Grayton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard

    15 m · 2 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Kingsford Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 59%
State Road 14
28.7 mi · 15%
Laporte Avenue
5.47 mi · 3%
South State Road 2
4.3 mi · 2%
East 181st Avenue
4.18 mi · 2%
East 600 North
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
02h 04m from Terre Haute
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Kingsford Heights?

The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 93.3 miles from Terre Haute and 93.2 miles from Kingsford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 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 Kingsford Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.

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 Terre Haute and Kingsford Heights. Straight-line distance: 144.23 mi (232.12 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Kingsford Heights

#2 Kingsford Heights

Town of the United States

Population1,379
Coordinates41.4806000, -86.6916900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Kingsford Heights (-86.69169, 41.4806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.9 L · about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal · 49.8 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Kingsford Heights, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 19:10:53, although it is 18:10:53 in Kingsford Heights.

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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.