Origin
New Castle, IN
Morning in New Castle on Monday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, IN
Jean-Guillaume Starnini
Knox, IN
Stefan Coders
Trip Overview
The drive from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, South Memorial Drive, McCullum for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.1 miles from New Castle, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 38 / Broad Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 3 / South Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 38 / Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 38 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 3 / South Memorial Drive
Turn left onto SR 3 / South Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 115
Toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 109 / McCullum
Turn right onto SR 109 / McCullum
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Knightstown along the way.
Knightstown
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| South Memorial Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| McCullum | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Grant City Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 7.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, IN and Knox, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto SR 3
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 115
Toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown
7
Turn right onto SR 109
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
McCullum
8
Turn right onto South Grant City Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant City Road
9
Arrive at destination
South Grant City Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from New Castle, IN, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.2 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knox, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Castle, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Castle, IN
This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Castle, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from New Castle, IN · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from New Castle, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knox, IN
The final approach into Knox, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Knox, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knox, IN
Morning in Knox on Monday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, South Memorial Drive, McCullum. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from New Castle, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 3 / South Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from New Castle, IN to Knox, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Knightstown along the way.
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