How far is Terre Haute, IN from Knox, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Knox, IN is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Knox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Knox.
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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
2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street
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Continue on County Road 1200
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on West 800 S
2 mi · 3 min · West 800 S
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1000 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1000 West
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Continue on S 1000 W
1.1 km · 56 sec · S 1000 W
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Turn right onto West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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Continue on West Talmer Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Talmer Avenue
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Continue on W 600 S
120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S
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Continue on West 600 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South
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Continue on East 600 S
4 mi · 6 min · East 600 S
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Turn left onto South 400 E
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E
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Continue on South Heaton Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street
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Turn left onto East John Street
1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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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 Knox.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Knox?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Earl Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Terre Haute and 87.7 miles from Knox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 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 Knox, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Stop Ideas Near Earl Park
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 Earl Park.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Knox. Straight-line distance: 133.03 mi (214.09 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 Knox
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958800, -86.6250100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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