How far is Knox, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Evansville, IN is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.83 mi
05h 01m
Flight
234.75 mi
377.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.75 mi
Kilometers
377.79 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.83 mi
Kilometers
448.74 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
9:00 PM CDT
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Knox
141.1 mi
02h 30m
To Evansville
137.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

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 the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · West John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  5. 5

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  6. 6

    Continue on South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Michigan Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 55%
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 15%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 4%
South Michigan Road
9.98 mi · 4%
South 400 E
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 30m from Knox
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny 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 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Knox and 137.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.79 km).

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#1 Knox

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

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.624955, 41.29588)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $37.11
Round trip
$74.21
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.11 $74.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.85 $83.70
Premium $4.65 $45.80 $91.59
Diesel $5.30 $52.19 $104.38

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

There is no time difference between Knox and Evansville. The current time is 21:57:41.

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.