Origin
Sunny Slopes, IN
Afternoon in Sunny Slopes on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 10.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West State Road 45 46 Bypass, South Walnut Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on West State Road 45 46 Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.2 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 10.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State Road 45 46 Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Walnut Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (North Matthews Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 46 / West Temperance Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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North Matthews Drive
Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Road 45 46 Bypass | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| South Walnut Street | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Matthews Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Temperance Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Roade 45 46 Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ridgeview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunny Slopes, IN and Ellettsville, IN.
1
Start on East Ridgeview Drive
90 ft
·
5 sec
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East Ridgeview Drive
2
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto SR 45; SR 46
159 ft
·
8 sec
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West State Roade 45 46 Bypass
4
Continue on SR 45; SR 46
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West State Road 45 46 Bypass
5
Turn slight right onto SR 46
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
6
Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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North Matthews Drive
7
Turn left onto SR 46
506 ft
·
12 sec
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West Temperance Street
8
Arrive at destination
SR 46
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.2 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.4 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ellettsville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunny Slopes, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunny Slopes, IN
This is one driving day of about 10.4 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West State Road 45 46 Bypass for about 5.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.2 mi from Sunny Slopes, IN · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellettsville, IN
The final approach into Ellettsville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ellettsville, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ellettsville, IN
Afternoon in Ellettsville on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 10.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Road 45 46 Bypass, South Walnut Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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.
The drive from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (North Matthews Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 46 / West Temperance Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sunny Slopes, IN to Ellettsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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