How far is Knox City, MO from Edina, MO?

The driving distance from Knox City, MO to Edina, MO is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9 mi
00h 10m
Flight
8.78 mi
14.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.78 mi
Kilometers
14.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9 mi
Kilometers
14.48 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Knox City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox City
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knox City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baring
MO

City in Knox County, Missouri, United States

From Knox City
4.5 mi
00h 05m
To Edina
4.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knox City and Edina.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wade Street

    44 m · 12 sec · South Wade Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main

    1 m · 1 sec · South Main

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
8.98 mi · 100%
South Wade Street
0.03 mi
South Main
0 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

8.98 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baring
00h 05m from Knox City
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knox City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knox City to Edina?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Baring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Knox City and 4.5 miles from Edina.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knox City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edina.

Stop Ideas Near Baring

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baring, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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La Plata

34 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
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Quincy

78 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Fort Madison station

85 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

88 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox City and Edina. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 km).

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#1 Knox City

City in Knox County, Missouri, United States

Population206
Coordinates40.1436500, -92.0093400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edina

City in Missouri, U.

Population1,117
Coordinates40.1675400, -92.1726800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wade Street (-92.00953, 40.143649)
End: East Lafayette (-92.172686, 40.16755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Knox City and Edina. The current time is 09:24:16.

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.