Knoxville, IL Road Trips
Knoxville, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 262-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Knoxville, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
262.3 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
48m
Peoria, IL
Plan Around Knoxville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Knoxville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Knoxville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Knoxville, IL
Driving from Knoxville, IL
The typical drive from Knoxville, IL covers about 171 miles and takes around 3h 17m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 262 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Knoxville, IL include Bremen, IL (262.3 mi, 5h 9m), Evanston, IL (207 mi, 4h 2m), Chicago, IL (197.1 mi, 3h 46m), Aurora, IL (164.5 mi, 3h 2m), and Rockford, IL (155.2 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 171-mile trip from Knoxville, IL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Knoxville, IL and 1 routes heading into Knoxville, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 262 miles.
The longest mapped route from Knoxville, IL covers 262 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.
The average route from Knoxville, IL runs about 171 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 171-mile trip from Knoxville, IL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Knoxville, IL include Bremen, IL, Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL and Aurora, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Knoxville, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,137
Median Income
$80,385
Median Home Value
$139,900
Median Age
43.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Knoxville, IL at a Glance
Founded
1831
Elevation
764 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Knoxville, IL
A sampling of people born in Knoxville, IL.
Justin Hartley
1977
American actor (born 1977)
Justina Ford
1871–1952
American physician (1871–1952)
Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Sr.
1873–1939
American businessman
Matt Reynolds
1984
Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Knoxville, IL.
Knox County Courthouse
former courthouse and adjacent in Knoxville, Illinois, USA; now a city hall
Knox County Jail
former jail in Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois
City data from Wikidata (Q575283), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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