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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Knox, IN is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.95 mi
02h 13m
Flight
102.59 mi
165.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.59 mi
Kilometers
165.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.95 mi
Kilometers
181.78 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Aug 27, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Aug 27, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-08-26T21:55
Arrive Knox
Thu, Aug 27, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Monrovia
IN

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

From Terre Haute
56.4 mi
01h 06m
To Knox
56.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown

    2158 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McCullum

    1.6 km · 1 min · McCullum

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grant City Road

    2047 ft · 1 min · South Grant City Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grant City Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
108 mi · 96%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
McCullum
0.99 mi · 1%
SR 109
0.41 mi
South Grant City Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
01h 06m from Terre Haute
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Terre Haute and 56.6 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monrovia.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Knox. Straight-line distance: 102.59 mi (165.11 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Knox

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

Population3,552
Coordinates39.8231000, -85.5419200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Knox (-85.54192, 39.8231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Knox. The current time is 21:55:44.

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.