How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Knox, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Knox, IN is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.05 mi
04h 57m
Flight
213.8 mi
344.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.8 mi
Kilometers
344.08 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.05 mi
Kilometers
362.18 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Jeffersonville
112.7 mi
02h 28m
To Knox
112.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Knox.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Knox.

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Avenue

    1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 6th Street

    1446 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art

    900 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West 30th Street

    2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street

    599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    39.7 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Knox.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
115 mi · 51%
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 21%
Logansport Bypass Road
43.5 mi · 19%
Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.96 mi
West 30th Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
02h 28m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville to Knox?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 112.4 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Knox, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Knox. Straight-line distance: 213.8 mi (344.08 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
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#2 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.06 L · about $29.94
Round trip
$59.88
15.88 gal · 60.12 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.94 $59.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.77 $67.54
Premium $4.65 $36.95 $73.91
Diesel $5.30 $42.11 $84.23

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 Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 01:55:45, although it is 00:55:45 in Knox.

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.