How far is Evansville, IN from Knox, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Knox, IN is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Knox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Knox.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
2028 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West 86th Street
2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Zionsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Michigan Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue straight
39.7 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto East John Street
1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Knox.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Knox?
The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Evansville and 140.2 miles from Knox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Knox.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Knox. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.79 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958800, -86.6250100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.47 | $90.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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