Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knightstown, IN
Jay's Photography
Rogersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Knightstown, IN to Rogersville, IN is 23.4 miles and takes about 39m via SR 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward local journey. The drive is classified as a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of road types rather than a single monotonous stretch. With just 23.4 miles, this route is ideal for a quick excursion, requiring only one day for completion and offering a low fuel cost. It's a practical option for a short hop without much planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 3 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| North 16th Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| National Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Muncie Pike | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Knightstown, IN and Rogersville, IN.
Start on Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Continue on US 40; SR 3
Turn left onto SR 3
Turn right onto SR 38
Turn left onto SR 103
Continue on North Muncie Pike
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 3
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 38 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 103 / North 16th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Knightstown on Monday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
Destination
Morning in Rogersville on Monday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Smoke
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 3, North 16th Street, and the historic National Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 9.9 miles on SR 3, providing a consistent pace before transitions occur. Expect the road character to shift as you move between these different thoroughfares, offering a varied driving feel over the relatively short distance. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 40 / East Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knightstown, IN to Rogersville, IN is easy. At 39m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 3): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
1,088 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
156 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su of...
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New Castle, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:30-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: burger;salad;sandwich;steak;wings
Hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Dunreith, IN
Hours: We-Sa 10:30-21:00
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: donut
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New Castle, IN
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Monument
Later in the drive, right off the route
New Castle
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Later in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Knightstown is a small town in Central Indiana, best known as the filming location for the movie Hoosiers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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