Origin
Dillsboro, IN
Morning in Dillsboro on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dillsboro, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dillsboro, IN
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Kirschs Corner, IN
Christina & Peter
Trip Overview
The drive from Dillsboro, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN covers 15.5 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 US 50, Sunnyside Avenue, Old U.S. Highway 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 15.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and Sunnyside Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Sunnyside Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 262.
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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 262): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 262
Turn left onto SR 262
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 48
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Sunnyside Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Old U.S. Highway 50 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 262 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 48 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillsboro, IN and Kirschs Corner, IN.
1
Start on SR 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Highway 50
2
Turn left onto SR 262
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
SR 262
3
Turn right onto US 50
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50
4
Continue on US 50
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
215 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 48
7
Turn right
367 ft
·
26 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
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
Kirschs Corner, IN
Morning in Kirschs Corner on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
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 Dillsboro, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN covers 15.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Sunnyside Avenue, Old U.S. Highway 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Dillsboro, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 262): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dillsboro, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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