How far is Rogersville, IN from Knightstown, IN?

The driving distance from Rogersville, IN to Knightstown, IN is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.48 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.59 mi
31.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.59 mi
Kilometers
31.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knightstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Rogersville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-23T05:27
Arrive Knightstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Castle
IN

City in Indiana

From Rogersville
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To Knightstown
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rogersville and Knightstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville and Knightstown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Muncie Pike

    2.3 mi · 6 min · North Muncie Pike

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on National Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · National Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2073 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville and Knightstown.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Memorial Drive
9.89 mi · 40%
North Muncie Pike
7.62 mi · 31%
National Road
4.38 mi · 18%
Broad Street
0.87 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Memorial Drive

Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

9.89 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Castle
00h 16m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Knightstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogersville to Knightstown?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

New Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Rogersville and 12.7 miles from Knightstown.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rogersville and Sunny near Knightstown.

Stop Ideas Near New Castle

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

37 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

70 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Knightstown. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).

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#1 Rogersville

Rogersville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0356000, -85.3294100
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Knightstown

#2 Knightstown

City in Indiana

Population2,134
Coordinates39.7956000, -85.5263600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: North Muncie Pike (-85.329311, 40.035563)
End: Jefferson Street (-85.526206, 39.795615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 Rogersville and Knightstown. The current time is 05:27:51.

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.