Origin
Craig, IN
Evening in Craig on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Craig, IN to Rossburg, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Craig, IN
Kathrine Birch
Rossburg, IN
Sergej 📸
Trip Overview
Craig, IN to Rossburg, IN is 12.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 74 and SR 3, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a quick connection perfect for a simple point-to-point transit. Consider this route if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two locations with straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| SR 3 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South 850 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Base Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craig, IN and Rossburg, IN.
1
Start on this road
306 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 46
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn sharp right onto SR 3
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 3
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 74
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 143
Toward Saint Maurice, New Point
7
Turn left onto South 850 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 850 East
8
Turn left onto East Base Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Base Road
9
Arrive at destination
East Base Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 46 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 3
Turn sharp right onto SR 3
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
12 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Saint Maurice, New Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143
Toward Saint Maurice, New Point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South 850 East
Turn left onto South 850 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.29 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Rossburg, IN
Evening in Rossburg on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 12.9 miles spent on major roads like I 74. You'll experience a stretch of 8.6 miles on I 74 before transitioning to SR 3 and South 850 East. Expect the bulk of your travel to be on higher-speed roads, with the final portion involving more local road cruising as you approach Rossburg.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 46 / West Main Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 7 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 46 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 3): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,022 ft
917 ft
Total Climb
113 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
1,022 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
105 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Craig, IN and Rossburg, IN, road signs point toward Saint Maurice and New Point.
Saint Maurice
12 mi in
|
~14m
New Point
12 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 46 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 3): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossburg, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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