How far is Knoxville, IA from Pella, IA?
The driving distance from Knoxville, IA to Pella, IA is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Pella.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Pella.
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Start on North Lincoln Street
11 m · 6 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Pleasant Street
2640 ft · 55 sec · West Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Roche Street
653 ft · 18 sec · North Roche Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway T15
4.9 mi · 9 min · Highway T15
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Keep slight left to continue on County Highway T15
673 ft · 14 sec · County Highway T15
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Continue on Highway T15
3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway T15
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Turn right onto Idaho Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Idaho Drive
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Continue on University Street
1.6 km · 2 min · University Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2878 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Pella.
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.
Highway T15
Continue on Highway T15
4.88 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Pella?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Knoxville and 7.3 miles from Pella.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvey.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Pella. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.81 km).
#1 Knoxville
City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,082 |
| Coordinates | 41.3208300, -93.1093700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.4080500, -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-92.91631, 41.408058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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