How far is Bussey, IA from Knoxville, IA?

The driving distance from Bussey, IA to Knoxville, IA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.29 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.25 mi
22.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.29 mi
Kilometers
27.82 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Bussey
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bussey
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bussey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Indiana
IA

A city located in the state of Iowa.

From Bussey
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Knoxville
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bussey and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bussey and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    1100 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Merrill Street

    1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road G71

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bussey and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road G71
6.48 mi · 37%
South Lincoln Street
1.12 mi · 6%
West Street
0.21 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Merrill Street
0.2 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

8.95 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indiana
00h 13m from Bussey
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bussey and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bussey to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bussey and 8.6 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bussey and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Indiana

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indiana and the surrounding midpoint area.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

1882 City Hall and Fire Station

Pella , IA
604 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
Historical place museum
Pella City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Pella City Hall

Pella , IA
825 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indiana.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

55 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

65 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

113 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bussey and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).

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#1 Bussey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population406
Coordinates41.2044500, -92.8827000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States

Population7,082
Coordinates41.3208300, -93.1093700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Bussey (-92.8827, 41.20445)
End: Knoxville (-93.10937, 41.32083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

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 Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bussey and Knoxville. The current time is 06:40:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.