Origin
Wilmington, IN
Afternoon in Wilmington on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, IN
Mark Stebnicki
Kirschs Corner, IN
Christina & Peter
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilmington, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunnyside Avenue, SR 350, Green Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Sunnyside Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Wilmington, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunnyside Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 350.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m 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 350): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 350
Turn right onto SR 350
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 48
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| SR 350 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Green Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Probst Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 48 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunnyside Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, IN and Kirschs Corner, IN.
1
Start on Probst Road
490 ft
·
23 sec
·
Probst Road
2
Turn right onto SR 350
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 350
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
215 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 48
6
Turn right
367 ft
·
26 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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
Kirschs Corner, IN
Afternoon in Kirschs Corner on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
S 2 to 7 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilmington, IN to Kirschs Corner, IN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunnyside Avenue, SR 350, Green Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Wilmington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 15m 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 350): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wilmington, IN to Kirschs Corner, 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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