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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.38 mi
03h 53m
Flight
133.03 mi
214.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.03 mi
Kilometers
214.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.38 mi
Kilometers
282.25 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 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
9:12 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
Earl Park
IN

Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Terre Haute
87.7 mi
01h 56m
To Knox
87.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  13. 13

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1200

    6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 1200

  15. 15

    Continue on West 800 S

    2 mi · 3 min · West 800 S

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1000 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1000 West

  17. 17

    Continue on S 1000 W

    1.1 km · 56 sec · S 1000 W

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  19. 19

    Continue on West Talmer Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Talmer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  21. 21

    Continue on West 600 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  22. 22

    Continue on East 600 S

    4 mi · 6 min · East 600 S

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  24. 24

    Continue on South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 63%
State Road 14
18.4 mi · 11%
County Road 1200
11.1 mi · 6%
West 600 South
8.87 mi · 5%
East 600 S
4.02 mi · 2%
South 400 E
3.85 mi · 2%
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earl Park
01h 56m from Terre Haute
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

36 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

62 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Knox. Straight-line distance: 133.03 mi (214.09 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 05:09:50, although it is 04:09:50 in Knox.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.