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Trip from Knightstown, IN to Rogersville, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Knightstown, IN, IN

Knightstown, IN

Jay's Photography

Downtown Rogersville, IN, IN

Rogersville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: SR 3 — 9.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knightstown, IN and Rogersville, IN.

1

Start on Jefferson Street

72 ft · 10 sec · Jefferson Street
2

Turn left onto US 40

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East Main Street
3

Continue on US 40

4.4 mi · 6 min · National Road
4

Continue on US 40; SR 3

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Washington Street
5

Turn left onto SR 3

9.9 mi · 14 min · SR 3
6

Turn right onto SR 38

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
7

Turn left onto SR 103

5.3 mi · 9 min · North 16th Street
8

Continue on North Muncie Pike

2.3 mi · 5 min · North Muncie Pike
9

Arrive at destination

North Muncie Pike

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 40 / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 40 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 3

Turn left onto SR 3

Navigation decision point

3
14.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 38 / Broad Street

Turn right onto SR 38 / Broad Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 103 / North 16th Street

Turn left onto SR 103 / North 16th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.89 one way

$7.78 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.24 $8.48
premium $5.18 $4.77 $9.55
diesel $5.35 $4.93 $9.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026

Origin

Knightstown, IN

Evening in Knightstown on Wednesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Clear

ENE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 2 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 4 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Rogersville, IN

Evening in Rogersville on Wednesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Clear

ENE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 2 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 4 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on SR 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,088 ft 932 ft

Total Climb

239 ft

Total Descent

149 ft

Highest Point

1,088 ft

~11.7 mi in

Elevation Range

156 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Knightstown, IN

Full guide →

Knightstown is a small town in Central Indiana, best known as the filming location for the movie Hoosiers.

Arriving in Rogersville, IN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on SR 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rogersville, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

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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