How far is Indianapolis, IN from Knox, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Knox, IN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hancock County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Knox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Knox.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Park Avenue
158 m · 20 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ohio Street
1494 ft · 53 sec · East Ohio Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
1294 ft · 34 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
2158 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto McCullum
1.6 km · 1 min · McCullum
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Turn right onto South Grant City Road
2047 ft · 1 min · South Grant City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grant City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Knox.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Knox?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Indianapolis and 17.9 miles from Knox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake
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 Spring Lake.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Knox. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).
#1 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,552 |
| Coordinates | 39.8231000, -85.5419200 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox (-85.54192, 39.8231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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