How far is Hamilton, IA from Knoxville, IA?
The driving distance from Hamilton, IA to Knoxville, IA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city located in the state of Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Knoxville.
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Start on Wabash Drive
3089 ft · 1 min · Wabash Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Knoxville.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.7 miles from Hamilton and 8.7 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 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 Hamilton 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.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indiana.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 14.98 mi (24.11 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 41.1691700, -92.9032600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,082 |
| Coordinates | 41.3208300, -93.1093700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knoxville (-93.10937, 41.32083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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