Origin
Sunny Slopes, IN
Evening in Sunny Slopes on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunny Slopes, IN to Stinesville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunny Slopes, IN to Stinesville, IN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 32m 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, State Road 46 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 $2.52 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Walnut Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m 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: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 46 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (SR 46 / West Temperance Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 46 / East Main Street
Turn slight right onto SR 46 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Merge onto SR 46 / West Temperance Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Stinesville Road
Turn right onto North Stinesville Road
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 |
| State Road 46 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Stinesville Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 Stinesville, IN.
1
Start on East Ridgeview Drive
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
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
·
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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
7
Continue on SR 46
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 46
8
Turn right onto North Stinesville Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Stinesville Road
9
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
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 8 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN, or about 16m 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 16 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stinesville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Sunny Slopes, IN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunny Slopes, IN
This is one driving day of about 16.1 miles and 32m.
At 16.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
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 8 mi from Sunny Slopes, IN · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Sunny Slopes, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stinesville, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stinesville, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Stinesville, IN
Evening in Stinesville on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
33 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
32m 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 Stinesville, IN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 32m 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, State Road 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.52 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 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 46 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (SR 46 / West Temperance Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Sunny Slopes, IN to Stinesville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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