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Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

197.1 mi

317 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, IN

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Downtown Kankakee, IN, IN

Kankakee, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 197.1 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 63, US 41, East Indiana Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.3 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

98.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 197.1 miles, with most of the trip on SR 63 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.3 miles on SR 63.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 112.4 miles in near SR 14 / State Road 14.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 112.4 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point; at 121.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
112.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | SR 14 / State Road 14

Turn right onto SR 14 / State Road 14

Navigation decision point

4
121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

8
130.8 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 230 Toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
4
140 mi into trip | ~3h in | SR 10 / County Road 1200

Turn right onto SR 10 / County Road 1200

Navigation decision point

4
145.5 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | SR 49

Turn left onto SR 49

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Demotte along the way.

Demotte

130.8 mi in | ~2h 47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 63 63.3 mi 1h 20m
US 41 47.3 mi 59m
East Indiana Avenue 21.1 mi 30m
North 400 East 11.6 mi 15m
State Road 14 9.5 mi 13m
SR 49 9.4 mi 14m
I 65 8.4 mi 9m
US 6 6.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: SR 63 — 63.3 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Kankakee, IN.

1

Start on US 41; US 150

1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
2

Turn straight onto SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63
Toward Chicago
3

Continue on US 41

47 mi · 59 min · US 41
4

Turn right onto SR 14

9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 65

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 65
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 230 Toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 10

3.4 mi · 4 min · West State Road 10
9

Continue on SR 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110
10

Turn left onto US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
11

Continue on US 231

1.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 550
12

Turn right onto SR 10

5.0 mi · 6 min · County Road 1200
13

Continue on SR 10

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Robbins Street
14

Turn left onto SR 49

9.4 mi · 14 min · SR 49
15

Turn right onto SR 8

21 mi · 30 min · East Indiana Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 35

12 mi · 15 min · North 400 East
17

Turn right onto US 6

6.5 mi · 9 min · US 6
18

Turn left onto Poplar Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Poplar Road
19

At end of road, turn left onto SR 104

2.3 mi · 3 min · Laporte Trail
20

Arrive at destination

SR 104

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 98.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 miles.

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 43 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.6 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kankakee, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, IN

This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Terre Haute, 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.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.6 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 2h 7m into the drive

village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clifton, IL

99 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

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kankakee, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before SR 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.

Arriving in Kankakee, IN

The final approach into Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $20 near mile 156.4
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.81 one way

$61.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.83 $67.67
premium $4.89 $37.93 $75.86
diesel $5.61 $43.52 $87.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.1 0 $20.70 $9.46
Efficient EV 49.3 0 $17.25 $7.88
EV Truck/SUV 78.8 0 $27.59 $12.61

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Afternoon in Terre Haute on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kankakee, IN

Afternoon in Kankakee on Thursday

Local time

3:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Clifton, IL

99 mi in

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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 197.1 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, US 41, East Indiana Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.6 miles from Terre Haute, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.81 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.4 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point; at 121.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Terre Haute, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Demotte along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.

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