Origin
Kirschs Corner, IN
Morning in Kirschs Corner on Friday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirschs Corner, IN to Saint Leon, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirschs Corner, IN
Christina & Peter
Trip Overview
The drive from Kirschs Corner, IN to Saint Leon, IN covers 17.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 1, SR 48, Pribble Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on SR 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 17.5 miles, with most of the trip on SR 1 and SR 48. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on SR 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 1 and SR 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 48.
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 31m 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 0.1 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Pribble Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Pribble Road
Turn left onto Pribble Road
Navigation decision point
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Church Lane
Turn right onto Church Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 1 | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| SR 48 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pribble Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Pella Crossing | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 1
— 11.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirschs Corner, IN and Saint Leon, IN.
1
Start on this road
367 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 48
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 48
3
Turn left onto Pribble Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Pribble Road
4
Continue on Pella Crossing
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pella Crossing
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
11 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 1
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Church Lane
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Lane
7
Arrive at destination
Church Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Saint Leon, IN
Morning in Saint Leon on Friday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
31m 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 Saint Leon, IN covers 17.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 1, SR 48, Pribble Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.74 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 31m 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 0.1 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Pribble Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kirschs Corner, IN to Saint Leon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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