Origin
Stinesville, IN
Morning in Stinesville on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stinesville, IN to Sunny Slopes, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stinesville, IN
juan mendez
Sunny Slopes, IN
Michael Fischer
Trip Overview
Stinesville to Sunny Slopes is 16.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via State Road 46, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion, perhaps for a local errand or a brief scenic detour, without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 46 | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| North Stinesville Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| South Walnut Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| West Temperance Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Patterson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Grimes Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 46
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stinesville, IN and Sunny Slopes, IN.
1
Start on West Main Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on North Stinesville Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Stinesville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 46
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 46
4
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temperance Street
5
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 46
6
Take the exit
2.1 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
115 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 48
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 3rd Street
10
Turn right onto South Patterson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Patterson Drive
11
Continue on West Grimes Lane
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Grimes Lane
12
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walnut Street
13
Turn left onto East Ridgeview Drive
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Ridgeview Drive
14
Arrive at destination
East Ridgeview Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 46 / State Road 46
At end of road, turn left onto SR 46 / State Road 46
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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
Sunny Slopes, IN
Morning in Sunny Slopes on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
35 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
33m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along State Road 46. You'll primarily navigate using State Road 46, North Stinesville Road, and South Walnut Street. The nature of the drive suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds as you move through local areas, rather than a consistent, high-speed journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on State Road 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 2.6 miles in near SR 46 / State Road 46.
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 33m 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 2.6 miles (SR 46 / State Road 46): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on State Road 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.6 miles (SR 46 / State Road 46): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunny Slopes, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Sunny Slopes, IN
Explore more options from Stinesville, IN or browse trips ending in Sunny Slopes, IN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.