Origin
Kingsford Heights, IN
Evening in Kingsford Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
183.6 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terre Haute, IN
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 600 South, North Old State Road 2, East State Road 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.8 miles from Kingsford Heights, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 183.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 600 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 600 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Old State Road 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Road 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Morthland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Road 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Casey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 600 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford Heights, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on Meadowbrook Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Boulevard
2
At the end of the road, turn left
13 mi
·
17 min
3
Continue on West 600 South
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 600 South
4
Turn left onto North Old State Road 2
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old State Road 2
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Road 2
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East State Road 2
6
Turn left onto SR 49 South: Kouts
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 49 South: Kouts
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, SR 2 West: Valparaiso
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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US 30 West, SR 2 West: Valparaiso
8
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morthland Drive
9
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Road 2
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
South State Road 2
11
Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South State Road 2
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
South State Road 2
13
Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
South State Road 2
14
Continue on West Casey Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Casey Street
15
Continue on South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on State Road 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 2
17
Continue on East 181st Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East 181st Avenue
18
Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 65 South: Indianapolis
19
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 14: Winamac
21
Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Road 14
22
Turn left
26 mi
·
32 min
23
Keep slight left
22 mi
·
26 min
24
Continue straight
63 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
25
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue on North 3rd Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 3rd Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.8 miles from Kingsford Heights, IN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.8 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terre Haute, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingsford Heights, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingsford Heights, IN
This is one driving day of about 183.6 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingsford Heights, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.8 mi from Kingsford Heights, IN · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.8 miles from Kingsford Heights, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Terre Haute, IN
The final approach into Terre Haute, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Terre Haute, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.89 one way
$55.77 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.28 | $8.81 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.70 | $11.75 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Evening in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 600 South, North Old State Road 2, East State Road 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.8 miles from Kingsford Heights, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsford Heights, IN to Terre Haute, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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