The drive from Koontz Lake, IN to Terre Haute, IN covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 16m 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, West 100 North for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on SR 63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.94 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
95.8 miles from Koontz Lake, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
63.4 mi
1h 20m
US 41
48.9 mi
1h 3m
West 100 North
21.1 mi
30m
South Main Street
9.4 mi
14m
State Road 14
9.2 mi
12m
I 65
8.4 mi
9m
US 30
5.9 mi
7m
North 400 East
5.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Koontz Lake, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
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Start on North Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Tecumseh Road
2
Continue on East Tippecanoe Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·East Tippecanoe Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 23
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 23
4
Turn left onto SR 23
2.6 mi·4 min·North 1000 East
5
Continue on SR 23
0.2 mi·31 sec·Lake Street
6
Turn right onto US 30
5.9 mi·7 min·US 30
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
313 ft·10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 35
5.4 mi·7 min·North 400 East
10
Turn right onto SR 8
21 mi·30 min·West 100 North
11
Turn left onto SR 49
9.4 mi·14 min·South Main Street
12
Turn right onto SR 10
297 ft·5 sec·County Road 1200
13
Continue on SR 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·Robbins Street
14
Continue on SR 10
5.0 mi·7 min·County Road 1200
15
Turn left onto US 231
1.4 mi·1 min·County Road 550
16
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi·2 min·Madison Street
17
Turn right onto SR 110
2.5 mi·3 min·West State Road 110
18
Continue on SR 10
3.5 mi·5 min·West State Road 10
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
20
Merge onto I 65
8.4 mi·9 min·I 65
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·46 sec
Exit 220Toward SR 14: WinamacUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto SR 14
9.2 mi·12 min·State Road 14
23
Turn left onto US 41
26 mi·32 min·US 41
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
25
Continue on SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
26
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi·4 min·US 41
27
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft·11 sec·North 3rd Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
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 95.8 miles from Koontz Lake, IN, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 42 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 2h 13m 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 30m
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 Koontz Lake, 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 Koontz Lake, IN
This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Koontz Lake, 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 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 69.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 23
At end of road, turn left onto SR 23
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 23 / North 1000 East
Turn left onto SR 23 / North 1000 East
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 220
Toward SR 14: Winamac
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.94 one way
$59.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.87
$65.74
premium
$4.89
$36.85
$73.70
diesel
$5.61
$42.28
$84.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.11
$9.19
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
EV Truck/SUV
76.6
0
$26.81
$12.26
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Koontz Lake, IN
Morning
in Koontz Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Morning
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
6 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
4h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~58 min detour
$20
near mile 33
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
191.5 mi in 4h 16m, mostly highway — 63.4 mi of that is on SR 63.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.5 miles in near SR 23.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 23): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 23 / North 1000 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 191.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 23): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 23 / North 1000 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
