Origin
Kirschs Corner, IN
Morning in Kirschs Corner on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirschs Corner, IN to Greendale, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirschs Corner, IN
Christina & Peter
Greendale, IN
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Kirschs Corner, IN to Greendale, IN covers 8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 48, Ridge Avenue, West Eads Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on SR 48. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 48 and Ridge Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on SR 48.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 48 and Ridge Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 48.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 50 / West Eads Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Shipping Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 50 / West Eads Parkway
Turn left onto US 50 / West Eads Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Shipping Street
Turn left onto Shipping Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 48 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Eads Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Probasco Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shipping Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 48
— 5.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirschs Corner, IN and Greendale, IN.
1
Start on this road
367 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 48
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 48
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Eads Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Shipping Street
405 ft
·
22 sec
·
Shipping Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto 4th Street
399 ft
·
24 sec
·
4th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Ridge Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Avenue
8
Turn left onto Probasco Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Probasco Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Ludlow Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ludlow Street
10
Arrive at destination
Ludlow Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Greendale, IN
Morning in Greendale on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
22 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
16m 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 Kirschs Corner, IN to Greendale, IN covers 8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 48, Ridge Avenue, West Eads Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Kirschs Corner, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 50 / West Eads Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Shipping Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kirschs Corner, IN to Greendale, 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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