Kouts to Terre Haute is 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m via SR 63 and US 41, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
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
77.3 miles from Kouts, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m 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
South Main Street
9.3 mi
13m
State Road 14
9.2 mi
12m
I 65
8.4 mi
9m
County Road 1200
5.1 mi
7m
West State Road 10
3.5 mi
5m
West State Road 110
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kouts, IN and Terre Haute, IN.
1
Start on SR 49
9.3 mi·13 min·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 10
297 ft·5 sec·County Road 1200
3
Continue on SR 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·Robbins Street
4
Continue on SR 10
5.0 mi·7 min·County Road 1200
5
Turn left onto US 231
1.4 mi·1 min·County Road 550
6
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi·2 min·Madison Street
7
Turn right onto SR 110
2.5 mi·3 min·West State Road 110
8
Continue on SR 10
3.5 mi·5 min·West State Road 10
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
8.4 mi·9 min·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·46 sec
Exit 220Toward SR 14: WinamacUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 14
9.2 mi·12 min·State Road 14
13
Turn left onto US 41
26 mi·32 min·US 41
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
15
Continue on SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
16
Continue on US 41
1.9 mi·4 min·US 41
17
Continue on US 41; US 150
132 ft·11 sec·North 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 22m duration, leaving Kouts in the morning allows ample time to reach Terre Haute before dark. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 63.4-mile stretch on SR 63, as services might be less frequent. Planning your departure around the estimated $24 fuel cost will help you budget for the drive.
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 77.3 miles from Kouts, IN, or about 1h 41m 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 34 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 41m 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 44m
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 Kouts, 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 Kouts, IN
This is one driving day of about 154.6 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Kouts, 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.3 mi into trip|~13m in|SR 10 / County Road 1200
Turn right onto SR 10 / County Road 1200
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip|~21m in|US 231 / County Road 550
Turn left onto US 231 / County Road 550
Navigation decision point
3
17.8 mi into trip|~25m in|SR 110 / West State Road 110
Turn right onto SR 110 / West State Road 110
Navigation decision point
7
32.5 mi into trip|~43m 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
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67.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.17 one way
$48.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.54
$53.08
premium
$4.89
$29.75
$59.50
diesel
$5.61
$34.13
$68.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
Efficient EV
38.7
0
$13.53
$6.18
EV Truck/SUV
61.8
0
$21.64
$9.89
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Kouts, IN
Late night
in Kouts on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Terre Haute, IN
Late night
in Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Covington, IN
77 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 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 22m 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.
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$20
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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 78% of the 154.6 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 63.4 miles on SR 63 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to spend most of your time cruising on these main highways, with fewer opportunities for extensive stops once you're on the main thoroughfares.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near SR 10 / County Road 1200.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kouts, IN to Terre Haute, IN is easy. At 3h 22m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (SR 10 / County Road 1200): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 231 / County Road 550): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (SR 110 / West State Road 110): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 154.6 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 9.3 miles (SR 10 / County Road 1200): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 231 / County Road 550): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (SR 110 / West State Road 110): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Terre Haute, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
