Origin
Pella, IA
Afternoon in Pella on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pella, IA to Knoxville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pella, IA
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Knoxville, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pella, IA to Knoxville, IA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway T15, Idaho Drive, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Highway T15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway T15 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Idaho Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| University Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Pleasant Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Highway T15 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Roche Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway T15
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella, IA and Knoxville, IA.
1
Start on Washington Street
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto University Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
University Street
4
Continue on Idaho Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idaho Drive
5
Turn left onto CR T15
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway T15
6
Continue on CR T15
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
County Highway T15
7
Continue on CR T15
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway T15
8
Continue on CR T15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto IA 92 Bus
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Roche Street
10
Turn left onto IA 92 Bus
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Pleasant Street
11
Turn right onto IA 14
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
12
Arrive at destination
IA 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 163 Bus / Main Street
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
University Street
Turn right onto University Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IA 92 Bus / North Roche Street
Turn right onto IA 92 Bus / North Roche Street
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
IA 92 Bus / West Pleasant Street
Turn left onto IA 92 Bus / West Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IA 14 / North Lincoln Street
Turn right onto IA 14 / North Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Knoxville, IA
Afternoon in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.5 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Highway T15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 163 Bus / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 163 Bus / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (University Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (IA 92 Bus / North Roche Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Highway T15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 163 Bus / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (University Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (IA 92 Bus / North Roche Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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