Origin
Ridgemede, IN
Morning in Ridgemede on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgemede, IN to Clear Creek, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
4.9 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clear Creek, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgemede, IN to Clear Creek, IN covers 4.9 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Winslow Road, South Walnut Street, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on East Winslow Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 4.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 4.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Winslow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Moores Pike.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Moores Pike): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Winslow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Moores Pike
At end of road, turn right onto East Moores Pike
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Winslow Road
Enter roundabout onto East Winslow Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Gordon Pike
Turn right onto West Gordon Pike
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Rogers Street
Enter roundabout onto South Rogers Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Winslow Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Rogers Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Gordon Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Moores Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Valley Forge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Winslow Road
— 1.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgemede, IN and Clear Creek, IN.
1
Start on South Valley Forge Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Valley Forge Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Moores Pike
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Moores Pike
3
Turn left onto South High Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South High Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East Winslow Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Winslow Road
5
Continue on East Winslow Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Winslow Road
6
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Walnut Street
7
Turn right onto West Gordon Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Gordon Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto South Rogers Street
201 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Rogers Street
9
Continue on South Rogers Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rogers Street
10
Arrive at destination
Rogers Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.77 one way
$1.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Clear Creek, IN
Morning in Clear Creek on Friday
Local time
11:59 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
23 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
12m 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 Ridgemede, IN to Clear Creek, IN covers 4.9 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Winslow Road, South Walnut Street, South High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.5 miles from Ridgemede, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.77 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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Moores Pike): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Winslow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Ridgemede, IN to Clear Creek, 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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