How far is Storm Lake, IA from Knoxville, IA?
The driving distance from Storm Lake, IA to Knoxville, IA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Storm Lake and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake and Knoxville.
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Start on Grand Avenue
942 ft · 40 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on 130th Avenue
10.9 mi · 15 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on McKimber Drive
2817 ft · 56 sec · McKimber Drive
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Continue on McKimber Street
1255 ft · 25 sec · McKimber Street
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Continue on West Pleasant Street
2673 ft · 59 sec · West Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Storm Lake and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Storm Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Storm Lake to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Storm Lake and 96.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Storm Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Storm Lake and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 141.27 mi (227.35 km).
#1 Storm Lake
City in Iowa
| Population | 10,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.6410900, -95.2097200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,082 |
| Coordinates | 41.3208300, -93.1093700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knoxville (-93.10937, 41.32083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $4.21 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $41.40 | $82.81 |
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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