How far is Terre Haute, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Kokomo.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1233 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
28.3 mi · 36 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Alto Road
42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road
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Turn straight
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Kokomo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Terre Haute and 67.2 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Woodruff Place Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 97.77 mi (157.35 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 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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 20, 2026
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