How far is Knox, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Evansville, IN is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.36 mi
03h 24m
Flight
167.43 mi
269.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.43 mi
Kilometers
269.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.36 mi
Kilometers
328.89 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Knox
Tue, May 5, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-05-05T08:21
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 5, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Knox
101.6 mi
01h 42m
To Evansville
102.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grant City Road

    2047 ft · 2 min · South Grant City Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McCullum

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McCullum

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 76%
McCullum
26.5 mi · 13%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 7%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
US 41 South
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 42m from Knox
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knox to Evansville?

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 101.6 miles from Knox and 102.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clear Creek, 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 Clear Creek.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 167.43 mi (269.45 km).

Knox

#1 Knox

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

Population3,552
Coordinates39.8231000, -85.5419200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grant City Road (-85.541923, 39.8231)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knox, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Knox is 08:21:02, although it is 07:21:02 in Evansville.

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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.