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

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Kouts, IN is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
154.81 mi
03h 22m
Flight
129.44 mi
208.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.81 mi
Kilometers
249.14 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-18T12:31
Arrive Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 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
10:16 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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Terre Haute
77.4 mi
01h 41m
To Kouts
77.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Kouts.

  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

    2659 ft · 58 sec · Robbins Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 71%
State Road 14
18.4 mi · 12%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 3%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 2%
West State Road 110
2.49 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
1.78 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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 41m from Terre Haute
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kouts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Kouts?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Terre Haute and 77.4 miles from Kouts.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 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 Kouts, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kouts.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Kouts. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.32 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

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

#2 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Kouts (-87.02586, 41.31671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Terre Haute, IN and Kouts, IN. The current time in Terre Haute is 12:31:34, although it is 11:31:34 in Kouts.

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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.