How far is Knightstown, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Knightstown, IN to Evansville, IN is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knightstown and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightstown and Evansville.
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Start on Jefferson Street
22 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1685 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North McCullum Street
2384 ft · 40 sec · North McCullum Street
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Continue on McCullum
3.3 mi · 5 min · McCullum
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Take the ramp left
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North
1463 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
107 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
2371 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 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 Knightstown and Evansville.
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 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 Knightstown and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knightstown to Evansville?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Knightstown and 104 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knightstown and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knightstown and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knightstown and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.03 km).
#1 Knightstown
City in Indiana
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 39.7956000, -85.5263600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
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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