How far is Knoxville, IA from Swan, IA?
The driving distance from Knoxville, IA to Swan, IA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Marion County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Swan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Swan.
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Start on North Lincoln Street
11 m · 3 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto West Pleasant Street
2673 ft · 53 sec · West Pleasant Street
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Continue on McKimber Street
1255 ft · 25 sec · McKimber Street
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Continue on McKimber Drive
2817 ft · 56 sec · McKimber Drive
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Take the ramp straight
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto State Highway 316
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 316
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Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Coolidge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Swan.
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.
State Highway 5
Continue on State Highway 5
6.93 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Swan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Swan?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Knoxville and 9.2 miles from Swan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Knoxville and Sunny near Swan.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville
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 Pleasantville.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Swan. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.28 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 Swan
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 74 |
| Coordinates | 41.4652700, -93.3113200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolidge Street (-93.311317, 41.465133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.13 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $6.10 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
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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